India vs Japan Men's Kabaddi LIVE streaming, TV channel, & where to watch Match 3 of Asian Games 2026
The kabaddi matches at the Asian Games 2026 will be held at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.
The Asian Games 2026 finally kicked off, and the entertainment level is at its peak. The Kabaddi event at the Asian Games will begin on September 21, with five men’s and three women’s matches scheduled for opening day.
The Indian men’s kabaddi team, aiming to defend their Asian Games crown, will take the court to face Japan in the third match, marking the start of their campaign.
Sunil Kumar is the newly appointed captain of the Indian men’s team and will replace Pawan Sehrawat, who is now the vice-captain. At the recent opening ceremony of the Asian Games, Pawan was made the flag bearer of the Indian contingent, marking a historic and proud moment for kabaddi.
As India prepare to defend the gold medal, they will face challenges, as several other teams are emerging as strong contenders. Japan, captained by Abe Tetsuro, may not be among the favourites, but they will fancy their chances of creating an upset.
India vs Japan: Head-to-head record in Asian Games
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- Matches Played: 07
- Japan won: 00
- India won: 07
India vs Japan Asian Games 2026: Match details
- Match: India vs Japan, Asian Games 2026
- Match Date: September 21, Monday
- Time: 9:45 AM IST / 1:15 PM local time
- Venue: Tokai Citizen Gymnasium
When to watch India vs Japan men’s kabaddi clash? Timing details
India vs Japan men’s kabaddi match at the Asian Games 2026 will take place on Monday, September 21. The match will start at 9:45 AM IST at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium.
How to watch India vs Japan men’s kabaddi clash in India?
The Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the Asian Games 2026 in India. The matches will be telecast live on Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 2, and Sony Sports 5 TV channels in India.
In regional languages, it will also be broadcast on Sony Sports 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports 4 (Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada). The live streaming of the Asian Games 2026 will be available on Sony LIV.
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