India beat Iran 38-29 to win Kabaddi World Cup

India on Saturday triumphed in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup for a third straight time as they staged a remarkable fight-back to overcome a tough Iran 38-29 in the title clash, maintaining their dominance in the sport.

This was India’s third title triumph on the trot in a sport they have dominated for long.

Incidentally, Iran tasted defeat to India in the last two World Cup finals and at the Asian Games.