Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, as the national women's kabaddi team officially received the bronze medal. The medal ceremony created an emotional moment when the players, dressed in red and green, stood on the victory podium. India claimed the gold medal in the kabaddi discipline, while Sri Lanka secured silver.

Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation General Secretary S M Nawaz Sohag attended the ceremony and congratulated the players, calling the achievement a major milestone for the sport in the country. The team’s organized and aggressive performance throughout the tournament earned praise from sports analysts, despite losing to a strong Indian side in the semifinals.

Sohag noted that this was Bangladesh’s first kabaddi medal at the Asian Beach Games in 14 years and expressed hope that the success would boost the team’s confidence for future international competitions, including the Asian Games. He described the bronze as the result of long-term preparation and hard work.