Iran Announces 18-Player Men's Kabaddi Training Camp Squad

One of the strongest teams in world kabaddi, Iran, has officially announced its 18-player men's training camp squad for the 2026 Asian Games. The selected players will attend the national coaching camp, where the coaching staff will closely monitor their performances before finalizing the squad for the Asian Games. Iran has consistently been one of India's biggest rivals in international kabaddi, making this announcement an important development ahead of the continental event.

Note: The final Asian Games squad will be selected from these 18 players after the completion of the national training camp.

Iran Men's Training Camp Squad

The following players have been selected for the national coaching camp:

• Fazel Atrachali
• M. Reza Shadloui
• Reza Mirbagheri
• Md. E. Nabibakhsh
• Amir H. Ejlali
• Omid Khojasteh 
• Abolfazl Nouriyan
• Ali Samadi
• Amir Md. Zafar Danesh
• Ali Eyvozi
• Alireza Mirzaeian
• Amir H. Taghipour
• Amir Reza Aliakbari
• Moeen Shafaghi
• Heider Ekrami
• Milad Mohajer
• Alireza Khalili
• Md. Reza K. Rahangi

Coaching Staff

Iran's coaching and support staff for the training camp includes:

• Head Coach: Navab Taqale
• Coach: Saman Noormohammadi
• Coach: Javad Mousavi
• Supervisor & Team Director: Ebad Daliri
• Bodybuilding Coach: Behnam Mohammadi

Iran Looks to Continue Its Strong Legacy

Iran has established itself as one of the most successful kabaddi nations in the world over the last decade. The team has consistently challenged traditional powerhouses like India at the Asian Games, Asian Kabaddi Championship, and Kabaddi World Cup, producing several world-class players who have also made their mark in the Pro Kabaddi League. Experienced stars such as Fazel Atrachali, Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh (Md. E. Rabiibakhsh), and Abolfazl Nouriyan bring valuable international experience, while several young players have earned opportunities to prove themselves during the camp.

Final Squad Yet to Be Announced

Although the training camp squad has been confirmed, the final Iran squad for the 2026 Asian Games has not yet been announced. The coaching staff will evaluate the players throughout the camp before selecting the final team that will represent Iran at the Games. Kabaddi fans can expect healthy competition within the squad as every player aims to secure a place in the final roster.

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