Iran men’s Kabaddi team downs South Korea in Asian Games

Iran’s men’s kabaddi squad beat South Korea 64-23 in Group B on Wednesday.

They had previously defeated Pakistan 43-16 and Malaysia 53-23 and will play Group A’s second-placed team in the semifinals on Friday.

With more than 12,000 competitors from 45 nations and territories, the Asian Games has more participants than the Olympics.

Iran has sent 289 male and female athletes to the Games in 34 sports events.

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