Asian Games 2023 Kabaddi: Schedule, results, groups & telecast

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Published at :October 3, 2023 at 1:15 AM

Modified at :October 4, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Indian team is drawn into an easy group this time.

The Asian Games 2023 are currently being held in the city of Hangzhou, China, and Indian athletes continue to deliver impressive performances. Several events have seen Indian teams and athletes clinch medals. However, there are numerous fans in India eagerly awaiting the kabaddi matches.

Many are curious about when the kabaddi events will take place, who the Indian team will compete against, and where one can enjoy these matchups. Let us provide you with information about when the Indian men's kabaddi team will begin their campaign in the Asian Games, their opponents, and the excitement you can expect from these contests.

Indian Men's Kabaddi Team for the Asian Games 2023:

The Indian men's kabaddi team for the Asian Games 2023 was announced well in advance. It includes several seasoned players, with Pawan Kumar Sehrawat leading the squad. Here's the complete team:

Pawan Kumar Sehrawat (Captain)
Nitesh Kumar
Navin Kumar
Surjeet Singh
Parvesh Bhainswal
Arjun Deshwal
Vishal Bharadwaj
Sunil Kumar
Akash Shinde
Nitin Rawal
Aslam Inamdar
Sachin Tanwar

Groups in Asian Games 2023:

In the Asian Games 2023, the Indian men's kabaddi team is placed in Group A, alongside Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Japan. Group B comprises Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, and South Korea.

Group A:

India
Japan
Bangladesh
Thailand
Chinese Taipei

Group B:

Iran
Pakistan
South Korea
Malaysia

Schedule for the Indian Men's Kabaddi Team in Asian Games 2023:

The Indian kabaddi team will play their league-stage matches over three days, with a total of four matches. Here is their schedule:

October 3, 2023
India vs. Bangladesh - 6:00 AM
October 4, 2023
India vs. Thailand - 6:00 AM
October 5, 2023
India vs. Chinese Taipei - 8:00 AM
October 6, 2023
India vs. Japan (Final league-stage match)

Full Schedule of Men's Kabaddi in Asian Games 2023:

The Asian Games 2023 will begin with group matches on October 2, 2023, and the gold medal match will be played on October 7, 2023.

October 2, 2023:

Match 1- Japan 17-52 Bangladesh
Match 2 - Thailand 24-45 Chinese Taipei
Match 3 - Iran 43-16 Pakistan at 11:30 AM
Match 4 - South Korea 38-40 Malaysia at 12:30 PM

October 3, 2023:

Match 5 - India 55-18 Bangladesh Match Report
Match 6 - Chinese Taipei 38-22 Japan
Match 7 - Malaysia 23-53 Iran
Match 8 - Pakistan 56-21 South Korea

October 4, 2023:

Match 9 - India 63-26 Thailand
Match 10 - Chinese Taipei 31-18 Bangladesh
Match 11 - Iran vs. South Korea at 11:30 AM
Match 12 - Malaysia vs. Pakistan at 12:30 PM

October 5, 2023:

Match 13 - Thailand vs. Japan at 7:00 AM
Match 14 - India vs. Chinese Taipei at 8:00 AM
Match 15 - Bangladesh vs. Thailand at 12:30 PM
Match 16 - Japan vs. India at 1:30 PM

Knockout Matches - October 6, 2023:

First Semifinal at 12:30 PM
Second Semifinal at 1:30 PM

October 7, 2023:

Gold Medal Match at 1:30 PM

Where to Watch Kabaddi Matches in Asian Games 2023:

You can watch the kabaddi matches of the Asian Games 2023 in India on the Sony Sports Network TV channels and also on the Sony Liv app. Enjoy the thrilling action as the Indian men's kabaddi team competes for glory in the tournament.

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