Indian Men's Kabaddi Team probables list announce for Asian Games 2026
India won the gold medal in men’s kabaddi at the Asian Games 2022.
The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has announced an expanded list of probables for the Indian men’s kabaddi team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.
All selected players will now take part in a preparatory training programme, during which their performance, fitness, and consistency will be closely monitored before the final squad is trimmed. From this group, a 14-member squad will be finalised to represent India at the continental event.
The probables feature a strong mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents. Established stars like Pawan Sehrawat, Naveen Kumar, Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, and Aslam Inamdar headline the list, bringing proven raiding strength and big-match experience.
All-rounders such as Vijay Malik and Nitesh Kumar add balance to the squad, while defenders like Sunil Kumar, Shubham Shinde, and Sumit Sangwan will be crucial in anchoring the backline.
Young prospects, including Yogesh Dahiya, Narender Kandola, and Ayan Lohchab, also have an opportunity to impress during the camp and push for a spot in the final team.
The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Featuring over 15,000 athletes from 45 nations across 41 sports and 60 disciplines, the event will be one of the largest sporting spectacles in Asia. Kabaddi remains one of India’s strongest medal prospects, and expectations will be high once again.
Indian Men’s Probables for Asian Games 2026-
Rahul Sethpal, Gaurav Khatri, Shubham Shinde, Sumit Sangwan, Ankit Jaglan, Sagar Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Deepak Singh, Ashu Singh, Jaideep Dahiya, Parvesh Malik, Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Naveen Kumar, Devank Dalal, Pankaj Mohite, Sachin Tanwar, Arjun Deshwal, Bhavani Rajput, Ayan Lohchab, Bharat Hooda, Ajit Chouhan, Shivam Patare, Vijay Malik, Jayesh Mahajan, Nitesh Kumar, Sanjay Dhull, Deepak Sankar, Gurdeep Sangwan, Aslam Inamdar, Yogesh Dahiya, Aditya Shinde, Rakesh Sungroya, Neeraj Narwal, Narender Kandola, Vishva Asalavan, Anil Jasta, Shivam Choudhary, Navdeep Duhan, Sourabh Nandal, Adithyan, Surjeet Singh, Ajit Pawar, Adesh Warkhade and Mitesh Prajapati.
When will Kabaddi events take place at the Asian Games 2026?
Kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 will commence on September 21 and conclude on September 26. The matches will be played at the Tokai City Gymnasium, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
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Farzan is a journalist at Khel Now covering Indian Olympic sports and kabaddi. With five years of experience working with major sports organizations like Chennaiyin FC, Dabang Delhi K.C., Rajasthan Royals, and Yuva Kabaddi Series, he brings diverse expertise. Farzan has covered two Olympics, one Commonwealth Games, and one Asian Games, making his knowledge of Indian sports broad and versatile.