India to clash with Pakistan in Kabaddi final at SAG

Dhaka: India`s men`s kabaddi team moved a step forward in its title defence by making the final,

following a convincing victory over Bangladesh in the 11th South Asian Games here on Wednesday. The men`s team knocked down the hosts side 34-11 to finish on top of the table with four wins from four outings. India will clash with arch-rivals Pakistan for the gold medal match at the National Kabaddi Stadium. Pakistan defeated Nepal 44-16 to finish second behind India. Bangladesh and Nepal will get bronze medals in the men`s section having finished third and fourth respectively. The women`s team had already assured itself a place in the final yesterday and will take on hosts Bangladesh for the gold medal decider tomorrow. The women`s section had four teams in fray with India and Bangladesh finishing first and second respectively after their league matches. Nepal and Sri Lanka finished third and fourth. PTI