Aichi-Nagoya, Sept. 23 -- The Indian women's kabaddi team continued its winning run at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, defeating Iran 37-23 in their group-stage match on Wednesday.

India made a slow start and trailed Iran 9-11 in the first half before making a strong comeback. The Indian team turned the momentum around to take a 19-15 lead at the end of the first half.

Bhavna Devi played a key role with crucial tackles, while Pooja contributed important points to help India maintain control of the contest.

India extended its lead in the second half and comfortably secured a 37-23 victory over Iran. The win marked India's second consecutive victory in the women's kabaddi competition. Earlier, the Indian team defeated Bangladesh 42-21...