Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 26 -- Gold medallist Jaideep expressed his happiness at winning the Asian Games gold for India, saying the team handled the pressure of expectations with confidence and believed they could make a comeback.

He said the team aims to represent India at the Olympics and dedicated his gold medal to his brother.

India produced a thrilling performance in the men's kabaddi competition at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating Iran 40-34 in a fiercely contested Final at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Saturday to successfully defend their title and claim their ninth Asian Games Gold medal in kabaddi.

"I am very happy to win a gold medal for my country. It was every player's dream to win a gold medal for their countr...