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. The games were held from 6 July to 8 July in

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, India. successfully defended their title by sweeping the tournament, 3–0, winning the subzone title and the subzone's lone spot for the main tournament. After a three-way tie for the second spot, notched their first podium finish by winning the point differential against third-place and fourth-place .

Venue

The Kanteerava Indoor Stadium was set to host the games for the second successive year.

Standings

Results

Final rankings

Awards

References

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