Indian players celebrate with the winning trophy after beating Iran in the final of the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Photo: PTIAhmedabad: A brilliant second half performance saw India stage a memorable comeback as they beat Iran 38-29 in the title clash to lift the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Saturday. In a match contested between the two titans of the sport, India beat a resolute Iran side to become the world champions. India struck the early blows as Sandeep Narwal and Thakur scored raid points to lead 2-0 in the third minute. Meraj Sheykh scored with an excellent raid and reduced India to just three men as Iran led 9-7 in the 13th minute.

Source: Mint October 22, 2016 17:15 UTC