Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

August 24, 2018 14:48

Iran hurt India's pride in kabaddi yet again as it delivered a second straight knockout punch to the sport's most successful nation in the women's gold medal match of the 18th Asian Games here today. The two-time defending champions was shocked 24-27 in a thrilling final as the firm favourites settled for silver. India's raiders disappointed in the title clash as Iran came from behind to jolt them in the second half. The Iranian women emulated thus their male counterparts, who had shocked seven-time champions India in the semifinals yesterday.

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