India Women’s Kabaddi Squad for Asian Games 2026 Announced: Full Team List

India has announced its women’s Kabaddi squad for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with a strong 12-member team set to represent the country on the continental stage. The announcement adds another major chapter to India’s preparations for the Asian Games 2026, as the women’s team looks to carry the country’s hopes in Kabaddi and compete for a place on the podium. With India’s men’s squad also announced, attention now turns to the women’s team and the players who will wear the Indian jersey in Aichi-Nagoya.

India Women’s Kabaddi Squad for Asian Games 2026

According to the squad announcement shared by ADT Sports, India’s 12-member women’s Kabaddi squad features a mix of experienced campaigners and talented players.

The squad is:

• Pushpa Rana
• Sonali Shingate
• Sanju Devi
• Pooja Kajla
• Ritu Negi
• Ritu Sheoran
• Jyoti Thakur
• Pinki Roy
• Manisha Kumari
• Bhavna Thakur
• Rajrani
• Nikita Kumari

The selection gives India a 12-player squad for its Asian Games 2026 women’s Kabaddi campaign.

A Big Moment for Indian Women’s Kabaddi

The Asian Games remain one of the biggest stages in Asian sport, and Kabaddi has traditionally been one of the sports where India attracts significant attention. For the Indian women’s team, the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will be an opportunity to showcase its strength against the best teams in the continent. The squad announcement also gives fans a chance to familiarise themselves with the players who could be at the centre of India’s campaign. From established names to players looking to make their mark at the Asian Games, the 12-member group will now have the responsibility of preparing for the intensity and pressure that comes with representing India.

India’s Road to Aichi-Nagoya 2026

With the squad now announced, the focus will shift towards preparation, combinations and building momentum ahead of the competition. Kabaddi at the Asian Games demands consistency across both attack and defence. The ability to execute raids under pressure, make crucial tackles and maintain discipline throughout a match can make the difference between winning and losing. For India, the challenge will be to put together a balanced unit capable of handling different playing styles and high-pressure situations. The women’s squad will also be under the spotlight because of the enormous expectations surrounding Indian Kabaddi at major international tournaments.

Who Will Lead India’s Campaign?

The presence of players such as Ritu Negi, Ritu Sheoran, Sonali Shingate and Sanju Devi adds experience to the squad, while the inclusion of several other players provides the team with different options as the competition approaches. The final combinations and starting seven will ultimately depend on team strategy, player form and the requirements of individual matches. That makes the build-up to the Asian Games particularly interesting for Kabaddi fans, who will be watching closely to see how the team takes shape.

Asian Games 2026: India Women’s Kabaddi Team

The announcement of the women’s squad completes another important piece of India’s Kabaddi preparations for Asian Games 2026. With the men’s and women’s squads now in focus, anticipation around India’s Kabaddi campaign is expected to build as the tournament approaches. For the players selected, the opportunity is bigger than just another tournament. They will have the chance to represent India at one of the continent’s biggest sporting events. The squad is announced. The preparation begins. Now, all eyes are on Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

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