India retain kabaddi gold after thrilling 37-34 win over Iran

Nagoya, Sep 26 (UNI) India survived a spirited Iranian fightback to retain the women's kabaddi gold at the Asian Games, edging their 2018 conquerors 37-34 in a tense final here on Saturday and securing their fourth continental title. The defending champions appeared firmly in control after taking a 22-16 lead into the interval and inflicting an all-out on Iran, but the final turned into a nerve-racking contest after the break as the Iranian side mounted a determined comeback. India led 27-22 when Iran produced its biggest surge of the match. Atena Madadi came up with a four-point raid to reduce…