On the final day (March 4) of the 2nd Junior World Kabaddi Championship 2023, the Junior Indian Kabaddi team asserted their dominance by defeating host and defending champion Iran. They secured a gold medal in the second edition of the Junior World Kabaddi Championship.
The tournament, held in Urmia, Iran, concluded after five days of action-packed Kabaddi. The Indian team clinched the yellow metal by defeating Iran 41-33 in the summit clash.
Earlier in the semifinal, Team India defeated arch-rival Pakistan by a 75-29 scoreline to advance to the final stage. On the other hand, Iran won 60-37 over Nepal.
Nepal and Pakistan, who lost in the semi-finals, settled with a bronze medal and ended their campaign as third-placed.
Here are the medalists from the 2nd Junior World Kabaddi Championship 2023
Final Result: India defeated Iran by 41 - 33
Champions - India
Runners Up - Iran
Third-place: Pakistan and Nepal