The wait is finally over! The group draw for the 20th Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi event has been officially announced for both the Men’s and Women’s competitions.
In this article, we’ll look at which nations are participating, how the groups have been drawn, which teams India will face in the group stage, the tournament format, and what we know so far about the event schedule.
Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi Group Draw
Let’s first take a look at how the teams have been divided into groups for both the Men’s and Women’s Kabaddi competitions.
Men’s Kabaddi
| GROUP A | GROUP B |
| India | Iran |
| Republic of Korea | Nepal |
| Chinese Taipei | Pakistan |
| Japan | Thailand |
| Bangladesh | Malaysia |
Women’s Kabaddi
| GROUP A | GROUP B |
| India | Chinese Taipei |
| Iran | Sri Lanka |
| Japan | Nepal |
| Bangladesh | Thailand |
India’s Schedule for Kabaddi Event
India’s Men’s Kabaddi team will face Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, Japan, and Bangladesh during the group stage.
Meanwhile, Women’s Kabaddi team will face Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei, Japan, and Bangladesh during the group stage.
How does the Kabaddi Tournament Format Work?
The tournament format is the same for both the Men’s and Women’s competitions.
The top two teams from Group A and Group B will qualify for the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the final, where the winning team will claim the gold medal, while the losing team will receive the silver medal.
When will the Full Match Schedule be Released?
The 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the Kabaddi competition scheduled from 21 September to 26 September 2026.
The group draw has been announced around two months before the event, which means the complete Kabaddi match schedule is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
The full schedule will reveal the match dates, the timings of India’s matches according to Indian Standard Time (IST), and the complete fixture list for the tournament.
For now, we know that the Kabaddi competition will begin on 21 September, while the medal matches, including the final, will be played on 26 September 2026.
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