India Defeats Iran to Secure Kabaddi Gold in Nagoya
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
India won the men's kabaddi gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after defeating Iran 40-34 in the final. The victory marks India's second kabaddi gold of the tournament and their fourth overall in the sport's history at the Asian Games. The match was defined by intense rivalry, with players exchanging words throughout the contest following pre-tournament comments from Iran's Mohammadreza Shadloui. This win allows India to reclaim dominance in the sport after losing to Iran in the 2018 semi-finals.
Why it matters
This gold medal win reinforces India's status as a global powerhouse in kabaddi and provides a significant boost to the country's overall medal tally.
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