India vs Iran Men's Kabaddi Final Live Score, Asian Games 2026 Final Live Updates: Big Trouble For India As Iran Lead 18-17 In 1st Half

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India restore parity!

India with a successful raid as Aslam manages to pick up a point, pulling the hosts level with Iran in the second half of the men's kabaddi gold-medal match. It's 20-20 now, with the contest finely poised as both teams continue to trade blows in a tense battle for the title.

Sep 26, 2026 15:03 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India trail in 1st half

The first half of the Asian Games 2026, men's kabaddi final has ended and Iran has taken 18-17 lead against India. A few seconds before the whistle, Amirmohammad Zafardanesh goes for the tackle and succesfully gets a point for Iran. Stay tuned we will be back with the second half. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:59 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Iran take the lead

WHAT A CONTEST THIS IS!!! Iran have successfully managed to take a lead over India. Amirmohammad Zafardanesh gets two Indian out and registers the first all out of the match. Iran get a total of four points, take 14-13 lead against India. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:54 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Deshwal the hero

Arjun Deshwal yet again shows why he is called a star player. The Iranian defenders attempt a knee hold against him, but Deshwal's brilliance shines through as he wriggles free and earns a valuable point for India. India lead 11-9 against Iran. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:50 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Supertackle, India in lead

WOAH!!! A terrific supertackle from India as they take back the lead. Jaideep and Sunil combine brilliantly for a super tackle, helping India move ahead 10-8. At last, a moment of relief for Sunil Kumar and his men, while Iran are left stunned by the setback. Scores read 10-8 in favour of India. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:48 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Scores level 8-8

PLayers of both the teams are piling pressure on the referee to earn every single point. This finale is turning to be a heated encounter. However, the scores are currently levelled 8-8 with both India and Iran aiming to go ahead. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:45 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India take review

Devank appears visibly frustrated and insists that he got a touch on Iran's Amirhossein Bastami. The officials have currently awarded a penalty against Iran. Meanwhile, India captain Sunil Kumar has also received a warning as tensions continue to rise between the two sides. Scores 6-5 in favour of India. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:43 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Smart move from Samadi

Iran star Ali Samadi gets a crucial point, making the scores level 5-5 against India. Ali Samadi continues to test the Indian defence. This time, he lures Gaurav Khatri into attempting a leg grab, but the Iranian breaks free and crosses the midline.

Sep 26, 2026 14:40 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Super tackle for India

WOAH!!! A terrific move from India as they make it 4-4 against Iran. Three Indian players were very clear in their approach and smartly trapped an Iranian raider, got two points. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:38 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Iran open account

After India's early lead, Iran did not stay silent for long as Ali Samadi brings a crucial point for his side. It is just few early minutes of the match and both the teams are giving their level best to clinch every point. Scores: 2-1 in favour of India. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:35 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: We are underway

And the opening whistle has been blown as the Asian Games 2026, men's kabaddi final between India and Iran begins. India are also off to a good start as Iran star Mohammadreza Shadloui is brilliantly tackled. 2-0 lead for India. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:32 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Iran's lineup

Fazel Atrachali (c), Mohammadesmaeil Nabibakhsh, Reza Mirbhageri, Omid Khojastehmohammadshah, Amirhossein Taghipour, Amirreza Aliakbari, Alireza Mirzaiean, Mohammadreza Shadloui, Ali Samadi, Amirhossein Bastami, Amirhossein Ejlali, Amirmohammad Zafar. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:31 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India's lineup

India's lineup: Arjun Deshwal, Devank, Jaideep, Rahul, Ayan, Sumit, Sunil Kumar (c), Ankit, Pawan Kumar, Gaurav Khatri, Aslam Inamdar, Ashu Malik.

Sep 26, 2026 14:27 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Historic moment for India women

The win extended India's dominance in women's kabaddi, with the team now having won gold at all five editions since the sport made its Asian Games debut at Guangzhou 2010, except in 2018 when Iran ended their run in the Jakarta final. Iran have emerged as India’s toughest rivals in a sport that is increasingly looking towards an Olympic future, but on Saturday their relative inexperience proved costly.

Sep 26, 2026 14:25 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India women's team win gold

India refused to surrender their Asian Games women's kabaddi crown, exposing Iran's weak flank and then holding their nerve in a tense finish to clinch a record-extending fourth gold with a 37-34 victory in the final in Nagoya on Saturday.

Sep 26, 2026 14:20 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India look to settle old scores

India are the defending champions in kabaddi at the ongoing Asian Games. Men's kabaddi has been a part of the Asiad roster since 1990 with India winning eight golds so far. The only other nation to have secured gold apart from India in the competition is Iran, which finished on top in 2018. India had stunningly settled for a bronze in that edition. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:14 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: India's big win vs Thailand

Indian men's kabaddi team booked their title defence clash at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya on Friday, thrashing Thailand in a largely one-sided semifinal. India defeated Thailand 66-28, and the eight-time men's kabaddi champions at the Asian Games will now defend their crown against Iran. 

Sep 26, 2026 14:05 (IST)

India vs Iran, Men's Kabaddi Final Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Asian Games 2026, men's kabaddi final between India and Iran, straight from the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. Stay tuned for all the live updates.