Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 | Last Update : 01:23 PM IST
Team India has won the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 by defeating Iran. Ajay Thakur-inspired India beat Iran 38-29 to become world champions.
India, who had defeated Iran in the previous two finals, were trailing 13-18 till half-time but put in a sterling show in the second half to romp home to victory.
India took a 21-20 lead with 11 minutes to go and then extended it to 24-21 with an 'All Out'.
Iran tried hard to get back into the game but the Indian defence juxtaposed with Thakur leading the raids, kept them at bay.
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