Incheon: The Indian women’s kabaddi team beat Iran in the final to clinch the gold medal at the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Friday.
India defeated Iran 31-21 Songdo Global University Gymnasium to continue their dominance in the discipline at the Asiad.
India won the gold in Guangzhou, four years ago — the first time women’s kabaddi was introduced in the Asiad.
The Indians were slow off the blocks but clawed back with utmost ease showing just why they are considered the powerhouse of the sport.
Against the very determined Iranians, India led the first half 15-11 before completely dominating the second half to seal the issue.
The Indians managed get the entire opposition declared out twice in the match, which gave them four ‘lona’ points a feat that Iran failed to do even once.
In the end, India were too strong and technically sound for the Iranians to beat despite their determination.
Nonetheless, it was an improvement for Iran on the podium as they had won a bronze in the previous edition.
The men’s team have won all the six previous gold medals on offer at the Games.
