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The kabaddi draw for the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya has officially been confirmed. India and Iran have been placed in separate groups in the men's competition, while the Indian women's team will face Iran, Japan, and Bangladesh in Group A. Here's a complete breakdown of the tournament format, pools, and what they mean for India's medal hopes.

Patna Pirates delivered a fighting performance in PKL Season 12, finishing seventh in the league stage and reaching Eliminator 3. While the three-time champions fell short of another title, the emergence of Ayan Lohchab as one of the league's best raiders and Navdeep's outstanding defensive campaign gave the franchise plenty of positives heading into Season 13.

The 39th National Games are set for 2027 in Meghalaya, and Kabaddi fans have a lot to look forward to. A brand-new indoor arena in Shillong, built at a cost of ₹132.9 crore, is ready to host the mat. Here's a simple breakdown of what's coming, why it matters, and where the real Kabaddi story lies.

With the Indian Women's Kabaddi team preparing for the 20th Asian Games in Japan, one major question remains, who should wear the captain's armband? Will India continue with gold medal-winning captain Ritu Negi, or hand over leadership to experienced raider Sonali Shingate? Here's our complete analysis.

With Pawan Sehrawat expected to continue as India's captain for the 2026 Asian Games, the race for the vice-captaincy has become one of the biggest talking points in Indian kabaddi. Sunil Kumar Malik, Aslam Inamdar and Arjun Deshwal are among the strongest contenders. Here's a detailed breakdown of who is best suited to become India's deputy in Japan.

India is expected to enter the 2026 Asian Games with one of its strongest kabaddi squads ever. Here's ADT Sports' predicted Playing 7, tactical analysis, and why these players could defend India's Asian Games gold medal.

From leading Puneri Paltan to their maiden PKL title to winning the MVP award, Aslam Inamdar has emerged as one of India's brightest leaders. But is he ready to captain Team India at the 2026 Asian Games? Here's a complete analysis.

Sunil Kumar Malik has become one of the greatest captains in kabaddi history. From leading Jaipur Pink Panthers to the PKL title to becoming the league's most successful captain, here's a complete look at his leadership journey and international career.

Pawan Sehrawat is one of India's greatest kabaddi players and an established leader. Here's a complete look at his captaincy record, including international titles, PKL leadership, major achievements, and why he remains one of India's best captains.

Iran's legendary defender Fazel Atrachali will captain the men's kabaddi team at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The veteran leader will once again aim to guide Iran in its quest to reclaim the Asian Games gold medal.

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.