Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi 4th Event – 24 September
September 24 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Kabaddi Asian Games 2026 4th day is Thursday, 24 September 2026, and will be a day full of action in the Kabaddi event with the Preliminary Group Stage – Kabaddi Women’s tournament and the Kabaddi Men’s tournament. After the qualifying stage, all raids and tackles will affect the group stage positions and the day will be one of the most crucial days of the tournament so far.
Kabaddi 4th Event – 24 September
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi – 4th Competition Day |
| Sport | Kabaddi |
| Competition Date | Thursday, 24 September 2026 |
| Tournament Stage | Men’s and Women’s Preliminary Group Stage |
| Event Type | Qualification Matches |
| Medal Event | No – Medal matches will be held later in the tournament |
| Venue | Tokai Citizens Gymnasium |
| Location | Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
Tournament Stage
The 24 September matches will be in the Preliminary Group Stage in men’s and women’s categories.
During this stage:
- National teams compete within their assigned groups.
- Each victory helps teams earn valuable points.
- Group standings determine which teams advance.
- Only the best-performing teams qualify for the knockout rounds.
- Every match is important because a single result can change the qualification picture.
Host Country
The host country of Asian Games 2026 would be the official country of the game, Japan. Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City are to host the Games together and kabaddi games are being played in Tokai City.
Venue
The 4th Asian Games Kabaddi 2026 event will be held at the Aichi movement Tokai Citizens Gymnasium, located in the city of Tokai, Aichi, Japan on 24th September 2026.
Match Fixtures
Not all of the match schedules have been officially confirmed until 24th September 2026.
The following information is still pending from the organizers:
- Match schedule
- Team vs. team fixtures
- Court assignments
- Match order
- Official kickoff times
Daily Match Timetable
The competition date has been confirmed, but the hour-by-hour timetable has not yet been announced.
The official daily schedule will include:
- Session timings
- Match start times
- Team fixtures
- Competition order
How to Watch the Kabaddi Matches
No official announcement has been made regarding the broadcast schedule for the 24 September kabaddi games, nor any schedule for a stream.
Fans can expect updates regarding:
- Official television broadcasters
- Live streaming platforms
- Regional broadcasting partners
- Match highlights and replays
Frequently Asked Questions
Will kabaddi feature in Asian Games 2026?
Yes. Kabaddi will be one of the games during Asian Games 2026. It has a preliminary 20 games group stage tournament, a knockout tournament and a 2-sexes medals round.
The Asian Games 2026 are going to be held in which country?
Japan to host the Asian Games 2026. The Kabaddi matches are played in the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium, in Tokai City arranged by Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City.
In Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi match, who will be the winner?
It was reported that Asiad 2026 Kabaddi so far has not been finalized, and the results are still uncertain. During the Games this tournament will continue, and the results of every match will be announced.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Following the official draw ceremony held on 23 July 2026 (AINAGOC/OCA), this date falls under: Men’s & Women’s Preliminary Round – Day 4 (Final Preliminary Day), held at Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium, Tōkai. Note: the semi-finals for both men’s and women’s kabaddi are held on 25 September, one day before the finals.
Men’s participating nations (10): Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Iran, India, Japan (hosts), Nepal, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and one more qualified nation.
Women’s participating nations (8): Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, Iran, India, Japan (hosts), Nepal, Thailand, and one more qualified nation.
Note: AINAGOC/OCA has confirmed the participating nations and overall competition phase for this date, but has not published the exact group draw pairings and match times for kabaddi. This section will be updated once the official fixture list is released. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC.