Bangladesh crashed out of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup semifinals after Chinese Taipei prevailed 25-18 at Mirpur's Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, though the hosts claimed bronze by advancing further than their fifth-place finish at the 2012 tournament. Captain Rupali Akter competed in her final international appearance as the team briefly held advantages during the contest before superior tactics from their opponents shifted control.
Defender Mst Srity Akhtar acknowledged the victors possessed better velocity and coordination while expressing pride that earning hardware on home ground would encourage young women to pursue the sport. Chinese Taipei advances to meet defending titleholders India in the championship match.
Defender Mst Srity Akhtar acknowledged the victors possessed better velocity and coordination while expressing pride that earning hardware on home ground would encourage young women to pursue the sport. Chinese Taipei advances to meet defending titleholders India in the championship match.
