Bangladesh had to settle for a bronze medal at the Asian Women鈥檚 Kabaddi Championship, as they suffered a 41-18 defeat against Iran in the semi-final held in Pardis, Tehran, Iran on Friday.聽
Bangladesh earlier confirmed the bronze medal by reaching the semi-finals of the seven-nation tournament when they beat Thailand 42-27 in their Group A final.
This was the second time Bangladesh secured a medal, as they last won a bronze in the tournament鈥檚 inaugural edition in 2005.聽
Bangladesh started their group campaign with a 64-23 point defeat to holders and four time champions India before beating Malaysia 52-12 in the second game.聽聽聽聽
In the other day鈥檚 semi-final, Group A champions India beat Group B runners-up Nepal by 56-18 points.聽聽
India will play hosts Iran in the sixth edition final of the championship today.