PM congratulates Indian Women's Kabaddi team on winning Gold Medal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Women's Kabaddi team on winning the Gold Medal in the Asian Games.

“The Indian Women's Kabaddi team has made us very proud. I congratulate them on winning the Gold. A phenomenal accomplishment!”, the Prime Minister said.

India beat Iran 31-21 Songdo Global University Gymnasium to continue their dominance in the discipline at the Asiad.

India won the gold in Guangzhou, four years ago -- the first time women's kabaddi was introduced in the Asiad. The men's team have won all the six previous gold medals on offer at the Games.