Brilliant Indian men and women won kabaddi golds, but don’t miss the rise of Iran. They ran India close in both finals. And the bonhomie between the rival finalists is also because Iranian stars play in lucrative Indian leagues and train here, especially the women. Sport unites. Even contact sport.
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