Twitter explodes as India beat Iran to win 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

Updated: 22 October 2016 23:03 IST - Published: 22 October 2016 22:33 IST

What a good evening. And a top testimonial for kabaddi. #kabaddiworldcup2016
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 22, 2016

Never in the 4 seasons of Pro Kabaddi League has this guy played such a game..
Take a bow Ajay Thakur!#INDvIRN #kabaddiworldcup2016
— Anesh Bendre (@AbbeyTeriToh) October 22, 2016

Happiness comes in many forms. It could be Kohli's double century, SurgicalStrike or winning d Kabaddi World Cup. #IndvIRN #KabbadiWorldCup
— Kabaddi Bobby (@thebobbydeoll) October 22, 2016

We invented #kabaddi & now we are the World Champions. Congratulations Team India. You have done us proud. #INDvIRN #kabaddiworldcup2016 pic.twitter.com/nsZ3WijzV4
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 22, 2016

Congrats Team India for winning the #kabaddiworldcup2016. What a wonderful performance by Ajay Thakur & team. #KWC2016 #INDvIRN
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 22, 2016

India invented Kabaddi & r World Champs for 8th time.Elsewhere some country invented Cricket & r yet only good in correcting typos.#INDvIRN pic.twitter.com/IG9fucAMMo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 22, 2016

They should have a 5 match bilateral series between India-Iran. This long drawn WC only had 3-4 interesting matches.
— dorku (@Dorkstar) October 22, 2016

T 2419 - As they would say in Gujarat, where the World Cup was held ..
PHADI NAK .. !!
INDIA beat IRAN .. pic.twitter.com/HHHuAoCubG
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 22, 2016

Champions of the world! The Indian Kabaddi ‘Dream Team’ has won the #2016KabaddiWorldCup, beating Iran 38-29 in the final! #OneBigBlue pic.twitter.com/rapgv5dDPK
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 22, 2016

Many Congratulations to Team India on winning the Kabaddi World Cup. Hamara Desh Mahan. #INDvIRN
— Sachin Pilot (@PilotSachin) October 22, 2016

Many congratulations to Team India on winning the Kabaddi World Cup. The nation is so proud of you all
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 22, 2016

@IamAnupK Congratulations to u (Kabaddi World Cup winners team India) ....Big salute to the Indian team... 👏👏👍👍👍
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 22, 2016

We at @NEUtdFC congratulate the Indian Kabaddi Team on winning the Kabaddi World Cup ! #ReadyToRaid #NEUFC pic.twitter.com/IUohiZHuRC
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) October 22, 2016

Congratulations and wishes to all players for winning Kabaddi World Cup... Great achievement and #proudmoment
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) October 22, 2016

Congratulations to Indian team for winning the Kabaddi World Cup. The team showed exceptional skills, grit & determination. Well done!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2016

Twitter was quick to congratulate the Indian kabaddi team and some big names led the celebrations.

India produced a stunning comeback to beat Iran 38-29 and lift the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup. It was a scintillating performance from the host nation, which was regarded as the favourites before the tournament had started. The win did not come easy as Iran were leading at half time but raider Ajay Thakur produced yet another stunning performance to inspire a roaring come back.