India, Sept. 26 -- Almost in unison, they leapt into each other's arms in celebration. The Asian Games is the biggest title there is to win in kabaddi. And the Indian women's team had won the gold medal for the fourth time since the sport had been added to the roster in 2010.

For all of India's legacy in the sport though, this was not an easy match. But India, with their experience, overcame an Iranian team 37-34 in a match that went down right to the wire.

There was a lot at stake going into this match. In the early days of kabaddi in the Asian Games, it was almost taken for granted that the gold medal was assured. That all changed at the 2018 edition when Iran won the final 27-24.

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