Asian Games 2026 kabaddi gets underway on September 21 in Aichi, Japan, with India entering the competition as defending champions in both the men’s and women’s events.
The kabaddi tournament will be held at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium and will run until September 26. The competition features separate men’s and women’s events, with teams first competing in the group stage before the semi-finals and medal matches.
India will be looking to continue its strong record in Asian Games kabaddi after winning the men’s and women’s gold medals at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
When is kabaddi being played at Asian Games 2026?
Kabaddi matches at the Asian Games 2026 are scheduled from September 21 to September 26.
The group-stage matches will take place from September 21 to 24. The semi-finals are scheduled for September 25, followed by the men’s and women’s finals on September 26.
There will not be separate bronze-medal matches. The two teams losing their respective semi-finals will both receive bronze medals.
Asian Games 2026 kabaddi groups
The men’s competition has 10 teams divided into two groups.
Men’s Group A
- India
- Bangladesh
- South Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- Japan
Men’s Group B
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- Thailand
- Malaysia
The women’s competition features eight teams.
Women’s Group A
- India
- Iran
- Japan
- Bangladesh
Women’s Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Chinese Taipei
- Nepal
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Kabaddi Results
September 21
The opening day produced several high-scoring matches.
- Bangladesh 39-35 South Korea
- Thailand 59-48 Nepal
- India 49-24 Japan
- Pakistan 65-22 Malaysia
- Bangladesh 48-47 Chinese Taipei
September 22
- Nepal vs Pakistan
- South Korea vs India
- Thailand vs Malaysia
- Bangladesh vs Japan
- Nepal vs Iran
September 23
- South Korea vs Chinese Taipei
- Bangladesh vs India
- Malaysia vs Iran
- Thailand vs Pakistan
- Chinese Taipei vs Japan
September 24
- Thailand vs Iran
- South Korea vs Japan
- Chinese Taipei vs India
- Nepal vs Malaysia
- Pakistan vs Iran
September 25
- Semi-final 1
- Semi-final 2
September 26
- Men’s Gold Medal Match
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Kabaddi Points Table
Group A
| Team | P | W | L | Score For | Score Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 82 | +5 | 4 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 24 | +25 | 2 |
| Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 48 | -1 | 0 |
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 0 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 49 | -25 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | L | Score For | Score Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 65 | 22 | +43 | 2 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 48 | +11 | 2 |
| Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 59 | -11 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 65 | -43 | 0 |
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Results
The women’s tournament also began on September 21, with India and Iran recording victories in Group A.
September 21
- Iran 63-20 Japan
- Thailand 40-28 Sri Lanka
- India 42-21 Bangladesh
September 22
- Thailand vs Nepal
- Iran vs Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka vs Chinese Taipei
September 23
- Iran vs India
- Japan vs Bangladesh
- Chinese Taipei vs Nepal
September 24
- Thailand vs Chinese Taipei
- Sri Lanka vs Nepal
- Japan vs India
September 25
- Semi-final 1
- Semi-final 2
September 26
- Women’s Gold Medal Match
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Points Table
Group A
| Team | P | W | L | Score For | Score Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 20 | +43 | 2 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 21 | +21 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 42 | -21 | 0 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 63 | -43 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | L | Score For | Score Against | Diff | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 28 | +12 | 2 |
| Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 40 | -12 | 0 |
Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Medal Winners
The medal winners will be decided after the semi-finals and finals on September 25 and 26.
| Medal | Men’s Kabaddi | Women’s Kabaddi |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 Gold | To be decided | To be decided |
| 🥈 Silver | To be decided | To be decided |
| 🥉 Bronze | To be decided | To be decided |
| 🥉 Bronze | To be decided | To be decided |
The two losing semi-finalists will each receive a bronze medal.
India aiming to defend both kabaddi titles
India enters the 2026 Asian Games with a strong history in the sport. The country won both the men’s and women’s kabaddi gold medals at Hangzhou 2023.
The Indian men’s team has also been the dominant force in the Asian Games historically, while the women’s team has established itself as a leading contender in the competition.
With the group stage beginning on September 21, the focus will now turn to India’s performances against their respective opponents and the race for the semi-final spots.
This article will be updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 kabaddi scores, results, standings and medal winners as the tournament progresses.
