The Indian women's team followed in the footsteps of their male counterparts, albeit taking a step ahead, as they lost 24-27 to Iran in the kabaddi gold medal match at the Garuda Theatre yesterday. Just like the men's team, the women too started off well and took a 6-2 lead before the Iranians dashed their opponents' hopes of a third consecutive gold at the quadrennial competition. Iran had beaten the Indian men's team 18-27 in the semi-finals on Thursday, ending the defending champions' winning streak at the Games.

Iran women's coach Shailaja Jain (left) and Korea men's coach Ashan Kumar Sangwan in Jakarta yesterday. Pics/Ashwin Ferro