NEW DELHI: The Indian women's kabaddi team was on Monday held to a surprising 34-34 draw by Chinese Taipei in their a Group A campain opener at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Indian team, throughout the contest was made to work hard and the Chinese Taipei side managed to secure a bonus point in the final raid, forcing the game to a draw.
The Indian team will next face South Korea on Tuesday.
The Indian women's team did not have an ideal start but recovered well to finish ahead at the end of the first half.
Defender Hsiu-Chen Feng troubled the Indians, who scripted a late recovery to finish 17-15 after the first half.
For India, Ritu Negi earned the first defensive point through an ankle hold, while Pooja Hathwala took the bonus point in the second half.
India managed to extend their lead by five points at 23-17 before grabbing a 26-20 lead at one stage but there after the Chinese Taipei side came back roaring to level the terms.
Towards the end of the game, Nidhi claimed that she had a touch but the referees did not agree but Pooja managed a raid point which took the scoreline to 32-32.
India once again took the lead but the Chinese Taipei side kept coming back and walked off with a drawn result.
(With inputs from PTI)
