Kabaddi

As India begins preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, one of the biggest questions is who will lead the men's kabaddi team. With Pawan Sehrawat, Sunil Kumar Malik, and Aslam Inamdar all in contention, here's a detailed look at the strongest captaincy candidates.

Iran has officially announced its 18-player men's kabaddi training camp squad for the 2026 Asian Games. The final squad for the Games will be selected from these players as Iran begins preparations to challenge for another Asian medal.

Representing your state at the SGFI Kabaddi National Championship is the dream of every school player. Here's a complete guide covering eligibility criteria, age limits, selection process, and all the documents you'll need to participate in SGFI Kabaddi Nationals 2026.

The School Games Federation of India (SGFI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Kabaddi National Championships. Here's the complete tournament calendar, including host states, venues, age categories, and expected dates for all national school kabaddi events.

Chinese Taipei produced a sensational performance to defeat Japan 50-16 in the title-deciding match of the 2nd East Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship 2026. The hosts remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and lifted the championship trophy in front of their home fans.

Young Indian kabaddi player R. Karthika has released a public video statement after serious allegations involving her coach and family surfaced online. In the video, she strongly denied the allegations against her coach and shared her own version of the events.

One of India's most promising young kabaddi players, R. Karthika, is at the center of a family dispute that has attracted attention across the kabaddi community. After allegations were made by her mother against her coach, Karthika released a video responding to the claims and requesting privacy and support while she continues preparing with the Indian national camp.

Chinese Taipei delivered a flawless performance to win the 2nd East Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship 2026. Playing on home soil, they defeated South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan to finish unbeaten and lift the prestigious East Asian title.

Kabaddi in Gujarat has taken a historic step forward. The Gujarat Kabaddi League (GKL) has officially been launched under the Gujarat State Kabaddi Association (GSKA), creating a professional platform for players, franchise owners, sponsors, and fans. The inaugural season is expected to be held in September 2026 with eight city-based franchises competing for a prize pool of ₹25 lakh.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Centre of Excellence (NCOE), Sonipat, has announced Open Kabaddi Selection Trials for girls for the 2026-27 session. The trials will be held on June 25, 2026, offering a golden opportunity for young kabaddi players to enter one of India's top training centres.

The PKL Season 13 squad-building process has officially begun. Telugu Titans have become the first franchise to announce their New Young Players (NYPs), signing two defenders and two raiders ahead of the upcoming season.

The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Gandhinagar, has officially announced kabaddi selection trials for boys and girls for the 2026-27 season. The trials will take place from June 18 to June 20, 2026. Here's everything aspiring players need to know before attending.

The road to the 2026 Asian Games has officially begun. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has released the list of probable players for the second national coaching camp, featuring some of the biggest stars in Indian kabaddi along with several emerging talents.

A World Championship was supposed to be taking place this week, yet fans, players, and federations have been left searching for answers. As the Junior World Championship 2026 passes without visible updates, the silence from kabaddi's governing bodies has reignited concerns about transparency, communication, and the professional future of the sport.

According to multiple reports and sources, Pro Kabaddi League Season 13 is expected to begin in mid-December 2026, while the player auction could take place in mid-October 2026. Here's everything fans need to know about the upcoming PKL season.