19th Asian Games: Indian men's kabaddi team beats arch-rival Pakistan, makes spot in final
19th Asian Games: Every day, India is achieving new highs at the ongoing 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou making the country proud by clinching 88 medals with 21 Gold, 33 Silver & 35 Bronze
In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Indian athletes displayed unwavering determination and resilience, diving deep into their skillset to secure the victory and the gold medals.
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Making a historic moment for India, Indian men's kabaddi team hammered arch-rival Pakistan by 61-14 in the semifinal clash to book a place in the final of the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Friday.
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India showcased their A-Game in this semifinal and booked a berth in the final.
The Indian team led Pakistan 30-5 at halftime in the semifinal of the Asian Games. Following a quick set of points for Pakistan, Indian raiders and defenders have steadily piled on the points.
In the first half of the men's kabaddi semi-final, India inflicted three all-outs. After Pakistan's early point surge, Naveen Kumar spearheaded the Indian comeback, while skipper Pawan Sehrawat made a spectacular raid.
After halftime, India continued where they left off, adding 31 points to the 30 they had at the break, though Pakistan would have been relieved to reach double digits. The Pakistan defence appeared to provide a challenge to India for a brief while at the start, but after those couple of tackles, the Indian raiders blasted them apart to book their place in gold medal match.
In the gold medal match, India will face the winner of the second semifinal between Iran and Chinese Taipei on Saturday.
Indian athletes are dominating the ongoing Asian Games with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding athletes nationwide. Athletes’ unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
- With inputs from agencies
