Asian Games 2026: Kabaddi schedule, results, timings, live streaming details & more
India will look to defend both of their gold medals at the Asian Games 2026.
The Asian Games 2026 is underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Kabaddi event will run from September 21 to 26.
History was made when Pawan Sehrawat, Fazel Atrachali and Manmati Bist were the flag bearers of their respective countries at the opening ceremony. Overall, it was a proud moment for Kabaddi, garnering appreciation from fans globally.
The Indian teams will look to defend their gold medals in both events. The competition won’t be easy this time around, with more countries emerging and eager to do well. 10 nations are contesting in men’s kabaddi, while 8 nations are contesting in women’s kabaddi for the throne.
On that note, let’s have a look at the squads, live telecast details and schedule of kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026.
Squads of all men’s kabaddi teams-
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India
Sunil Kumar (C), Pawan Sehrawat (VC), Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal, Arjun Deshwal, Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Gaurav Khatri, Sumit Sangwan, Ankit Jaglan, Aslam Inamdar.
Iran
Fazel Atrachali (C), Mohammadreza Shadloui, Reza Mirbagheri, Alireza Mirzaeian, Amir Mohammad Zafardanesh, Mohammad Esmail Nabibakhsh, Ali Samadi, Amirhossein Bastami, Amirhossein Ejlali, Omid Khojasteh, Amirreza Aliakbari, Ali Hossain Taghipour.
Chinese Taipei
Tsai Chong-Hao (C), Su Hsiang-Chih, Peng Xian-Ya, Jin Wufu-Kai, Li Jyun-Jie, Wang Lun-Chu, Chang Chung-Mao, Chuang Chia Ming, Yeh Jiunn-Ming, Lin Po-Ting, Cai Ruei-Chen, Chen Zheng-Wei.
South Korea
Jang Kun Lee (C), Dong Gyu Kim, Keon Myeong Kim, Dong Geon Lee, Jong Hoon Choi, Ju Hwan Kim, Min Soo Byeon, Hyung Jin Jang, Dong Woo Kim, Han Eol Kim, Hyun Min Heo and Ji Won Ku.
Nepal
Ghanshyam Roka Magar (C), Anku Pun, Aditya Chaudhary, Prakash Giri, Suraj Bohara, Sanskar Kumar, Ravi Tharu, Ashok Joshi, Sagar Yadav, Kumar Lama, Ganesh Parki, Karun Rasaili.
Japan
Tetsuro Abe (C), Hiroto Chiba, Etsuki Manita, Shoya Suzuki, Katsumi Abe, Fumitaka Sato, Hyuma Kurashima, Ryo Furihata, Yuten Kawate, Daiki Aratake, Yudai Kaneko, Hiroki Natsuyoshi.
Pakistan
Mudassir Ali (C), Afaq Khan, Akhlaq Ahmed, Bilal Khan, Faizan Ali, Farhan Ali, Muhammad Qasim, Muhammad Umair Naseem, Muhammad Usman Arshad, Muhammad Zohaib Niaz, Rahat Maqsood Ali, Shoaib Mumtaz Ali, Usman Ahmad.
Malaysia
D.V. Kumaran (C), Suresh L.K. Seng, Madhva R.R. Naidu, Naveenesh A.R., Navindran A.S., Harvison L.L., Murlitaran S., Naveen A.L. Kannan, Prithiswaran K., Nashwein Kumaran, Vicram Ravindran, Sivabalan R.
Bangladesh
MD Mijanur Rahman (C), Akash MD Julfiker, Amin Ali, Monirul Chowdhury, Dipayon Golder, MD Rasel Hasan, MD Hasibul Hossain, MD Roman Hossain, MD Nesar Howlader, MD Nasir Uddin Sharif, Razu Sheikh, MD Sabu Mia.
Thailand
Thanongsak Srihera (C), Chayaphon Kamunee, Rattanakon Yotsungnoen, Supawit Somrat, Phetchui Saharat, Jittiang Khomkrit, Nopphadon Pontaisong, Nithiphat Phikhrao, Somboon Kaewkampon, Pramot Saising, Theeradet Chaisit.
Squads of all women’s kabaddi teams-
India
Pushpa Rana (C), Jyoti Thakur, Nikita, Pooja Hathwala, Raj Rani, Ritu Sheoran, Bhavna Devi, Sanju Devi, Manisha Kumari, Ritu Negi, Pinki Roy, Sonali Vishnu.
Iran
Zahra Karimi (C), Mahtablak Aliabadi, Zahra Astereki, Saniya Naeimi Marani, Hadiseh Varastehkalmarzi, Nikta Jalalvand, Zahra Khodabandehloo, Zakiyeh Malmali, Aynaz Faramarzi Zobaran, Maryam Solgi, Atena Madadi, Sahar Yarisararoudi.
Bangladesh
Sraboni Mollick (C), Anzuara Ratry, Sucharita Chakma, Rupali Akter, Mst Yasmin Khanom, Brishti Biswas, Rekha Aktery, Meybi Chakma, Khadiza Khatun, Mst Nahida Akter, Mst Israt Jahan Sadika, Loba Akter.
Chinese Taipei
Ssu-Chin Huang (C), Yu-Chen Hu, Ya-Han Chuang, Yi-Yun Huang, Shi-Han Chen, Ming-Xiu Ren, I-Min Lin, Chiao-Wen Yen, Hsiu-Chen Feng, Pei-Jyun Qin, Yu-Jung Wu, Yung-Chiao Kang.
Japan
Yoko Ota (C), Misato Ishio, Tomomi Masuko, Risa Onda, Miho Suganuma, Mari Akatsu, Shiho Hikichi, Yuri Kuroyanagi, Miki Terao, Futaba Oya, Yawara Kito, Natsumi Ichijo.
Thailand
Kamontip Tippichaikul (C), Sirada Chanchaemsri, Saengdao Ramsin, Pawarisa Eaddam, Diana Deesalarm, Papaporn Jaiyod, Thanyalak Benrit, Bencharat Khwanchai, Natthidaphorn Kaewmai, Wassana Rachmanee, Wanatsanan Tipkonglas, Phanida Autthapong.
Nepal
Manmati Bist (C), Rabina Chaudhary, Srijana Kumari Tharu, Anuja Kulung Rai, Ganga Ghimire, Jayanti Badu, Khim Maya Khatri, Menuka Kumari Rajbanshi, Mina Nepali, Asma Yadav, Nanu Maya Parajuli, Binita Pandit Chhetri.
Sri Lanka
P. Madushani (C), Uhanegedara Hirushi K.G., Alahakoon P. Madurika H., Rasathurai Priyavarna, Vimalenthiran Diluxshana, Rasa Kajenthini, Henaka R. Shanika S.B., Dibula Gedara Hansika K.B., S. Arachchige Upeksha H.J., Kuruppu A. Anushka S.G., Allagoda M. Navodya S., Samasundara M.N. Gunasekara.
TV telecast and live-streaming details of Kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026
The Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the Asian Games 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.
Schedule & Results of Men’s Kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026
September 21, Monday
Morning Session
- Bangladesh vs Republic of Korea – 6:00 AM IST
- Nepal vs Thailand – 7:15 AM IST
- India vs Japan – 9:45 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Pakistan vs Malaysia – 12:30 PM IST
- Bangladesh vs Chinese Taipei – 3:00 PM IST
September 22, Tuesday
Morning Session
- Nepal vs Pakistan – 6:00 AM IST
- Republic of Korea vs India – 7:15 AM IST
- Thailand vs Malaysia – 9:45 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Bangladesh vs Japan – 12:30 PM IST
- Nepal vs Iran – 3:00 PM IST
September 23, Wednesday
Morning Session
- Republic of Korea vs Chinese Taipei – 6:00 AM IST
- Malaysia vs Iran – 7:15 AM IST
- Bangladesh vs India – 9:45 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Thailand vs Pakistan – 12:30 PM IST
- Chinese Taipei vs Japan – 3:00 PM IST
September 24, Thursday
Morning Session
- Thailand vs Iran – 6:00 AM IST
- Republic of Korea vs Japan – 7:15 AM IST
- Chinese Taipei vs India – 9:45 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Nepal vs Malaysia – 12:30 PM IST
- Pakistan vs Iran – 3:00 PM IST
Semi-finals
- Semi-final 1 – September 25, 2026, Friday – 10:45 AM IST
- Semi-final 2 – September 25, 2026, Friday – 3:45 PM IST
Final
- Gold Medal Match – September 26, 2026, Saturday – 2:30 PM IST
Schedule & Results of Women’s Kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026
September 21, Monday
Morning Session
- Iran vs Japan – 8:30 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Sri Lanka vs Thailand – 1:45 PM IST
- Bangladesh vs India – 4:15 PM IST
September 22, Tuesday
Morning Session
- Thailand vs Nepal – 8:30 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Iran vs Bangladesh – 1:45 PM IST
- Sri Lanka vs Chinese Taipei – 4:15 PM IST
September 23, Wednesday
Morning Session
- Iran vs India – 8:30 AM IST
Afternoon Session
- Japan vs Bangladesh – 1:45 PM IST
- Chinese Taipei vs Nepal – 4:15 PM IST
September 24, Thursday
Morning Session
- Thailand vs Chinese Taipei – 8:30 PM IST
Afternoon Session
- Sri Lanka vs Nepal – 1:45 PM IST
- Japan vs India – 4:15 PM IST
Semi-finals
- Semi-final 1 – September 25, 2026, Friday – 9:30 AM IST
- Semi-final 2 – September 25, 2026, Friday – 2:30 PM IST
Final
- Gold Medal Match – September 26, 2026, Saturday – 9:30 AM IST
When will the kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 start?
The kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 will begin on September 21, 2026, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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