October 24, 2025, in Hangzhou, China:
At the Asian Youth Games 2025, the Indian boys’ kabaddi team once again showed how good they are by winning gold. But their victory came in the final against Iran, which was full of drama and controversy. There were everything from great raids to heated protests.
An Unforgettable Final
The kabaddi match between India and Iran lived up to its reputation as the biggest rivalry in Asia. The score was close until the last few seconds, when both teams made hard tackles and quick raids.
India was ahead 34–31 in the last minute, but a controversial call by the referee took away an Iranian raid point, which led to protests from the Iranian bench. After a tense break and review, the decision stood, giving India the gold medal in a thrilling but controversial finish.
Controversy Takes Center Stage
The center of attention is controversy Iran made an official complaint, saying that the referee missed a valid touch point in the last raid. The Indian camp, on the other hand, said that the referee’s decision was right according to the rules for reviewing video.
Fans quickly took to social media to argue about the call, with some calling it a “robbery” and others calling it “justice for years of hard work.” Even though it was loud, the Indian boys celebrated with great enthusiasm, waving the tricolor and chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” all over the arena.
India’s Unbeaten Streak
India’s path to gold was nothing short of dominant, despite the controversy.
India won their group in the group stage by beating Thailand, Nepal, and Korea by a wide margin.
In the semifinals, they beat Pakistan 41–28 in a big way, making sure they would be in the final.
India won the final match against Iran 34–31. It will be remembered for years.
Words from the Coach
Sanjay Ghosh, the coach of India, praised his young team:
“These boys have guts.” For months, they trained with one goal in mind: to bring gold back to India. “We worked hard for this, no matter what anyone says.”
What This Win Means
This win makes India the kabaddi powerhouse in Asia, even for kids. The future of Indian kabaddi looks bright, especially with so many talented players coming up through the ranks. This is true for the 2026 Asian Games and beyond.
Final Thoughts
The controversy may go on, but one thing is clear: India’s young kabaddi stars showed amazing skill, determination, and calmness under pressure. Gold may shine brighter when you work hard for it, and the boys in blue in Hangzhou showed that.
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