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That's all from the Indian Kabaddi action for today as we have seen a mixed fortune of results - Indian women defeated Thailand in the morning whereas the Indian men fell just short of a win against the Korean Republic losing for the first time in Asian Games history.
THe Korean team have become the first team ever to defeat an Indian side in the Asian Games as they have won courtesy a stellar all-round showing on the mat against the star-studded Indian side.
Ajay Thakur goes in for the final raid of the match and somehow manages to get the raid point but is dashed out of bounds as the refs award one point each to the teams and India have lost!!!
Korea have done the unthinkable here in Indonesia. Koreans have defeated the Indian team in an Asian Games encounter.
India get the Super Tackle as Girish Ernak, Ajay Thakur and Deepak Hooda combine to reduce the deficit to just one point. A crucial juncture in the match as we enter the final minute of the match.
Dong Geon Lee comes in for the raid and escapes the ankle hold attempt by Sandeep Narwal from the right corner who dived in hastily as the raider was ready to turn.
Taedok Eom rushes in to dash Monu Goyat out of the bounds on the right lobby after rushing in from the left corner. Korea regain the lead in the match.
Monu Goyat goes in for the do-or-die raid and manages to score a quick toe touch point at the centre of the Korean defence. The margin is now just one point.
The Korean team have played their heart out in all departments as they have taken a 3-point lead over favorites India. Can India make a comeback in the second half? Stay tuned right here for all the live updates.
Pardeep Narwal does well to score a touch point on the left cover defender with a quick leg movement. Four men on the mat for India as we approach halftime.
