Asian Games 2026: India's kabaddi schedule, results, timings, live streaming details & more
Sunil Kumar will lead the 12-man Indian squad at the Asian Games 2026.
The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Japan for the third time, from September 20 to October 4. The Kabaddi event is scheduled for September 21 to 26 at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Tokai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
The Indian men’s kabaddi team maintained unparalleled dominance in the sport. As a team, they have won 7 consecutive gold medals at the Asian Games, the most in the tournament’s history. They will enter the 20th edition of the competition with a firm resolve to add another achievement to their success.
Under the tactical acumen of veteran head coach Balwan Singh and his deputy, BC Ramesh, India are expected to showcase a stealthy, raid-heavy, attacking-oriented style of play.
Combining expertise, legacy, control, and leadership, India’s 12-member squad boasts intriguing depth. Here’s the Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi team schedule, results, squads and other key details.
Indian men’s kabaddi team for the Asian Games 2026
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Raiders: Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal, Arjun Deshwal.
Defenders: Sunil Kumar, Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Gaurav Khatri, Sumit Sangwan, Ankit Jaglan.
All-rounders: Pawan Sehrawat, Aslam Inamdar.
Indian women’s kabaddi team for the Asian Games 2026
Ritu Negi, Pushpa Rana, Sonali Shingate, Sanju Devi, Pooja Kajla, Ritu Sheoran, Jyoti Thakur, Pinki Roy, Manisha Kumari, Bhavna Thakur, Rajrani, Nikita Kumari.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and streaming of kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 in India?
The kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 will be live-streamed in India on the SonyLIV app and website. The television broadcast will take place on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Indian Men’s Kabaddi Schedule for Asian Games 2026
September 21, Monday
Morning Session – 9:45 AM IST
- Japan vs India
September 22, Tuesday
Morning Session – 7:15 AM IST
- Republic of Korea vs India
September 23, Wednesday
Morning Session – 9:45 AM IST
- Bangladesh vs India
September 24, Thursday
Morning Session – 9:45 AM IST
- Chinese Taipei vs India
Indian Women’s Kabaddi Schedule for Asian Games 2026
September 21, 2026, Monday
Afternoon Session – 04:15 PM IST
- Bangladesh vs India
September 23, 2026, Wednesday
Morning Session – 8:30 AM IST
- Iran vs India
September 24, 2026, Thursday
Afternoon Session – 04:15 PM IST
- Japan vs India
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