The Indian national kabaddi team continued their dominant streak at the Asian Games, securing their fifth consecutive gold medal with a convincing win over Iran in the final. The match, which took place at the Kabaddi Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, saw India dominate from start to finish, with the final score ending at 38-29 in favor of the Indian team.
India’s victory was led by strong performances from captain Ajay Thakur and star raider Pardeep Narwal, who consistently picked up points for their team. The Iranian team put up a fight and managed to close the gap at times, but India’s superior defense and tactical play proved too much to overcome.
The Indian team has been the undisputed powerhouse of kabaddi in recent years, with their dominance at the Asian Games being particularly impressive. Their victory at this year’s tournament marks their fifth consecutive gold medal, with their last loss coming in the 2006 Asian Games.
In addition to the gold medal in the men’s tournament, the Indian women’s kabaddi team also secured a win, defeating Iran in the final to take home their second consecutive gold medal. The Indian women’s team has also been dominant in recent years, with their last loss at the Asian Games coming in 2010.
The success of the Indian kabaddi teams at the Asian Games is a testament to the country’s strong kabaddi culture and the dedication of its players. Kabaddi is a popular sport in India, with a large following and numerous domestic tournaments taking place throughout the year.
The Asian Games also featured kabaddi tournaments for both men and women in the beach version of the sport. In the men’s beach kabaddi tournament, India secured a silver medal after losing to Iran in the final, while the Indian women’s beach kabaddi team took home the bronze medal.
Overall, it was a successful tournament for the Indian kabaddi teams.
With both the men’s and women’s teams securing gold medals in the traditional format and strong showings in the beach versions of the sport. The Indian team will no doubt be looking to continue their dominant run at future international tournaments.
The Indian national kabaddi team has won their fifth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Iran in the final with a score of 38-29. India’s victory was led by strong performances from captain Ajay Thakur and star raider Pardeep Narwal. In addition to the gold medal in the men’s tournament, the Indian women’s kabaddi team also secured a win, defeating Iran in the final to take home their second consecutive gold medal. The Indian team will no doubt be looking to continue their dominant run at future international tournaments