Twitter Can’t Handle Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team’s Semi-Final Loss

Twitter users react to India’s massive upset loss to Iran in the Asian Games men’s kabaddi semi-final.

Going into the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia, India had never lost a single men’s kabaddi match at the Games.

Earlier this week, that record was broken when they lost a group stage match 23-24 to South Korea. The only saving grace was that the team had done enough to reach the quarters. However, that loss proved to not be an aberration all fans had hoped for, as Iran pulled off a massive upset, beating the seven-time defending champions 18-27 in the semi-final.

India will now have to settle for broze alongside Pakistan who lost to South Korea in the other semifinal.

Twitter, on cue, was disappointed.

What an upset in #Kabaddi. Iran has beaten India. And how. It was such a comprehensive victory for Iran that it almost looked one-sided. And to underline, they are in finals of both Men and Women Kabaddi. They simply outclassed India. Must give credit where due.

— Yashwant Deshmukh (@YRDeshmukh) August 23, 2018

For first time since 1990,when #kabaddi was introduced in #AsianGames, India will return without a gold medal. Ironically, this is at a time when the sport has most visibility, a thriving league & financially, is better than ever. Money ≠ success, maybe. Iran, the new powerhouse

— Mihir Vasavda (@mihirsv) August 23, 2018

Poor selection, overconfidence and a messed up federation. India's #kabaddi loss is NOT a surprise. Kudos to Iran and especially Fazel Atrachali for a flawless defensive performance. Incredible scenes. #AsianGames2018

— Shraishth Jain (@shraishth_jain) August 23, 2018

It is over india will not win gold in men's kabaddi! #kabaddi #AsianGames2018 Iran played like champions

— Vinayak Padmadeo (@Padmadeo) August 23, 2018

Huge disappointment for the Indian fans, Indian men's #Kabaddi team lost to Iran by 18-27 in semifinals. First time in the history of Asian Games India is out of the gold medal race. Big lesson for players and we have to satisfy with bronze.#AsianGames2018 #AsianGames

— Anshul Chavhan (@anshul_chavhan) August 23, 2018

Rather than sobbing at the defeat, powerhouse of sport, @IndiaKabaddi should learn from it. I believe the defeat is good for the growth of #Kabaddi. Good luck Iran #AsianGames2018 #RaidForGold

— Gaurav (@Gaurav_tweeets) August 23, 2018

Although I’m confident that the women’s team will do what the men couldn’t! Time for them to avenge India’s men’s team loss by beating Iran in their gold medal match! #KoiKasarNahi @SPNSportsIndia #AsianGames2018 #Kabaddi

— Manish Batavia (@manishbatavia) August 23, 2018

This loss will hopefully be better for the game.

Iran were quick, strong and outplayed India.

This should get the coaches and players to improve their training and techniques.

The two teams to defeat Indian are in the finals.#Kabaddi #AsianGames2018 #IndiaAtAsianGames #Iran

— saurabh sharma (@saurabhk51) August 23, 2018