JAKARTA, Indonesia --- In what would have been unthinkable in India before the Asian Games, there'll be no kabaddi gold medals for the spiritual home of the sport. A day after Iran stunned the seven-time champion Indian men in the semifinals, the Iranians won the women's title with a 27-24 thriller over India on Friday. Too bad for India, which has long dominated a sport that blends tag and tackle with wrestling moves. The Indian women took an early 7-3 lead but Iran rallied to take 17-13 lead and eventually held on for victory. The Iranian men were playing for gold against South Korea later Friday. The Koreans in the group stage became the first team ever to beat India's...
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