India won the men`s kabaddi gold medal at the Asian Games 2023, beating Iran 33-29 in a controversial final.

The men`s kabaddi final between India and Iran at the Asian Games 2023 descended into chaos and was suspended for about an hour on Saturday over a disputed decision before India finally sealed the title. India was seeking to reclaim the crown from Iran in a sport they regarded as their own, and they did so in the most contentious circumstances in Hangzhou. The final was locked at 28-28 in the dying moments when India went on a crucial "raid" for points, with both teams claiming they should get the decision. That sparked a video review, then a standoff and the suspension of the final, as officials checked the footage and attempted to make a ruling.