Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 27 Sep 2026,Sunday Sports
India defeated Iran 40-34 in the men’s kabaddi final at the 2026 Asian Games, securing the country’s ninth gold medal in the sport. The Indian team produced a strong performance against a competitive Iranian side, with Sumit playing a key role in the victory. India had earlier defeated Thailand 66-28 in the semi-final to reach the title clash. The triumph extends India’s long-standing dominance in men’s kabaddi at the Asian Games and successfully concludes its campaign with another gold medal. Iran settled for silver after a closely contested final.
