India beat Iran 39–35 to win men’s Kabaddi gold at 2026 Asian Games, complete double

The Indian men’s kabaddi team won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Iran 39-35 in the final to complete a golden double alongside the Indian women’s team. India trailed 17-18 at the end of the first half before settling down in the second half, overcoming the deficit by exploiting Iran’s weaknesses and holding on to the lead. The win marks India’s fourth gold in the last five editions of the Asian Games, taking the country’s gold medal tally to four.