Women’s kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 is being played from 21 to 26 September 2026 at Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, as part of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Eight teams are split into two groups, with India entering as defending champions after completing a golden double at Hangzhou 2023. Here’s the full points table, schedule, squads, and a player spotlight to help you follow every raid.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Points Table: Group A Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | SF | SA | SD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 79 | 44 | +35 | 6 |
| 2 | Iran | 3 | 2 | 1 | 77 | 56 | +21 | 4 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 96 | -56 | 2 |
| 4 | Japan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 67 | 155 | -88 | 0 |
Latest update: India beat Iran 37-23 in their second Group A match on 23 September, moving India to 2 wins from 2. This table reflects standings through Day 2 (22 September) — check back for the fully updated numbers once Day 3 results are confirmed.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Points Table: Group B Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Lost | SF | SA | SD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Taipei | 3 | 3 | 0 | 80 | 49 | +31 | 6 |
| 2 | Nepal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 64 | 80 | -16 | 4 |
| 3 | Thailand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 74 | 89 | -15 | 2 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 137 | -67 | 0 |
Group B is tightly poached, with three teams level on 2 points after two rounds — net points from score difference across group matches decide the standings ahead of the semi-finals.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi: Event Overview and Key Dates
- Sport: Women’s Kabaddi
- Venue: Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Group stage: 21 to 24 September 2026
- Semi-finals: 25 September 2026
- Gold medal match: 26 September 2026, 9:30 AM IST
- Teams competing: 8 nations
- Defending champions: India (3-time women’s Asian Games kabaddi gold medallists)
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Groups and Format Explained
The eight teams are split into two groups of four:
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | India, Iran, Japan, Bangladesh |
| Group B | Sri Lanka, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Nepal |
Format at a glance:
- Round-robin group stage — each team plays every other side in its group once
- Top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals
- There is no bronze medal match — both losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals
- Two semi-final winners meet in the gold medal match
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Schedule: Results So Far
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | India vs Bangladesh | India won 42-21, with Sanju Devi leading the charge |
| 21 Sep | Iran vs Japan | Japan lost 63-20 to Iran |
| 23 Sep | India vs Iran | India won 37-23, with Pooja making crucial raids |
| 24 Sep | India vs Japan | Group A finale — upcoming |
- India’s remaining group match is against Japan on 24 September
- Group B’s remaining fixtures will decide who joins the group leaders in the semi-finals
- The men’s tournament is running the same group-stage window with 10 teams — the Asian Games 2026 men’s kabaddi points table tracks those standings separately if you’re following both events
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Semi-Final and Final Schedule
| Stage | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-finals | 25 September 2026 | TBC based on group results |
| Gold medal match | 26 September 2026 | 9:30 AM IST |
Since there’s no bronze medal playoff, both semi-final losers walk away with bronze, while the two winners meet directly for gold.
India Women’s Kabaddi Squad and Player Spotlight
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Captain | Pushpa Rana |
| Vice-captain | Sonali Shingate |
| Head Coach | Neeta Dadwe |
Player Spotlight: Sanju Devi
- Led India’s raiding charge in the 42-21 win over Bangladesh in the tournament opener
- A key attacking option in India’s title-defence campaign
Player Spotlight: Pooja
- Delivered crucial raids to help India edge past Iran 37-23 in a tightly contested Group A clash
- Emerging as a clutch performer in tense, low-margin matches
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Medal History and India’s Title Defense
- India are the most successful nation in Asian Games kabaddi history, with 11 gold medals — 3 in the women’s event
- India won the first two women’s editions before Iran claimed gold in 2018; India reclaimed the title at Hangzhou 2023, edging Chinese Taipei in the final
- At the 2022/23 Asian Games, India won gold, Chinese Taipei silver, and Nepal and Iran shared bronze
- India’s women’s team travelled to Japan aiming for a fourth straight Asian Games kabaddi title
Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Women’s Kabaddi Live
- Live scores and the official points table are tracked on Olympics.com
- Match-by-match live updates and schedules are available via Pro Kabaddi League’s coverage
- Broadcast and streaming details vary by region — check your country’s official Asian Games broadcast partner for live coverage
Conclusion
With group-stage action still unfolding through 24 September, the Asian Games 2026 women’s kabaddi points table remains fluid, but India’s 2-0 start keeps their title defense on track.
Iran and Chinese Taipei loom as the biggest threats to a fourth straight Indian gold. Semi-finals land on 25 September, with the gold medal match on 26 September at 9:30 AM IST. keep checking the points table as the group stage wraps up.
FAQs
From 21 to 26 September 2026 at Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Eight teams, split into two groups of four.
Pushpa Rana, with Sonali Shingate as vice-captain.
No — both losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals directly.
26 September 2026 at 9:30 AM IST.
Three, most recently at Hangzhou 2023.
