Saturday turned into a historic day for India at the Asian Games as both the men’s and women’s kabaddi teams clinched gold medals by defeating Iran in pulsating summit clashes.
The men’s team secured India's fourth gold with a hard-fought 39-35 victory. Trailing 18-17 at halftime, India mounted a stunning second-half comeback. Captain Sumit delivered a stellar defensive masterclass with crucial tackles, while raiders Arjun Deshwal and Aslam Inamdar dismantled the Iranian defense, inflicting a decisive 'All-Out' in the closing minutes to seal the win.
Earlier in the day, the Indian women’s team also triumphed over Iran in a nail-biting final, winning 37-34 to claim the prestigious crown and script history.
Together, these electrifying performances capped off a golden Saturday for the nation, highlighting India's absolute dominance in the sport on the continental stage.