The 19th edition of the Asian Games is going to start on 23rd September 2023, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Hangzhou will be the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games, after Beijing in 1990 (later hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics) and Guangzhou in 2010. Asia’s most popular game Kabaddi was introduced for the first time in the 1990 Asian Games held in Beijing China only. Till now men’s kabaddi team of India won seven times gold medals in Asian games while Iran won only one time. Iran is the defending champion in the Asian Games Men’s and women’s Kabaddi categories.
Originally scheduled to take place from 10 to 25 September 2022, the event was announced to be postponed to the year 2023 on 6 May 2022 due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in China, amid the potential threat of new COVID-19 variants. On 19 July 2022, the new dates were announced to be from 23 September to 8 October 2023.
The Kabaddi event in the 19th edition of the Asian Games is scheduled to take place from October 2nd to October 7th, 2023. The official schedule for the Kabaddi events in the Asian Games 2023 has been announced. Similar to previous editions, all participating nations will be divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, in both the Men and Women categories.
The Indian Kabaddi Team has been the most successful team in the history of the Asian Games. They have secured 9 Gold medals in the men’s category and 7 Gold medals in the women’s category. In the previous edition, Iran emerged victorious in both the men’s and women’s category matches.
The Asian Games 2023 will witness a significant milestone for Kabaddi, as it will be the first time that 11 teams will compete in the men’s category, while the women’s category will feature 9 teams.
Teams Participating In Kabaddi at Asian Games 2023 @iSportsLeague
This time, 09 teams are participating in the men’s category and 7 teams in the women’s category. This represents that Kabaddi has grown from the domestic to the international level. Teams that are a part of the Asian Games 2023 Men’s Kabaddi events are.
- India
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- Thailand
- Chinese Taipei
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Pakistan
- Republic of Korea
- Malaysia
A total of 7 nations are taking part in the Women’s Kabaddi event at the 2023 Asian Games. Teams that are a part of the Asian Games 2023 Women’s Kabaddi events are
- India
- Chinese Taipei
- Thailand
- Republic of Korea
- Nepal
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Bangladesh
All Kabaddi teams in both categories are divided into two groups “Group A and Group B”. Each team will first play in the group then they will fight for the medal.
Kabaddi Games Category for both Men’s and Women’s
Here is the Kabaddi Games Category for both Men’s and Women. Iraq from the men’s category has annulled its participation in the competition.
Asian Games 2023 men’s kabaddi teams Group
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India Japan Bangladesh Thailand Chinese Taipei | Islamic Republic of Iran Pakistan Republic of Korea Malaysia |
Asian Games 2023 women’s kabaddi teams Group
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India Chinese Taipei Thailand Republic of Korea | Nepal Islamic Republic of Iran Bangladesh |
Asian Games 2023 Kabaddi Schedule
The schedule for the Kabaddi Games in Asian Games 2023 was released. Check the Time Table of Kabaddi games in the Asian Games 2023 below.
Monday, 02nd October (Men’s Category)
Time: 08:30
Match: Group A – Japan Vs Bangladesh
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Bangladesh Winner 17-52
Time: 09:30
Match: Group A – Thailand Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Chinese Taipei Winner 24-45
Time: 14:00
Match: Group B – Islamic Republic of Iran Vs Pakistan
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Islamic Republic of Iran Winner 43-16
Time: 15:00
Match: Group B – Republic of Korea Vs Malaysia
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Malaysia Winner 38-40
Monday, 02nd October (Women’s Category)
Time: 10:30
Match: Group B – Bangladesh Vs Nepal
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Nepal Winner 24-37
Time: 16:20
Match: Group A – India Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Match Draw 34-34
Time: 17:30
Match: Group A – Thailand Vs the Republic Of Korea
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Thailand Winner 43-23
Tuesday, 03rd October (Men’s Category)
Time: 08:30
Match: Group A – India Vs Bangladesh
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: India Winner 55-18
Time: 09:30
Match: Group A – Chinese Taipei Vs Japan
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Chinese Taipei Winner 38-22
Time: 14:00
Match: Group B – Malaysia Vs Islamic Republic of Iran
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Islamic Republic of Iran Winner 53-23
Time: 15:00
Match: Group B – Pakistan Vs the Republic Of Korea
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Pakistan Winner 56-21
Tuesday, 03rd October (Women’s Category)
Time: 10:30
Match: Group B – Nepal Vs Islamic Republic of Iran
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Islamic Republic of Iran Winner 43-19
Time: 16:00
Match: Group A – Republic Of Korea Vs India
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: India Winner 23-56
Time: 16:50
Match: Group A – Chinese Taipei Vs Thailand
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Chinese Taipei Winner 37-28
Wednesday, 04th October (Men’s Category)
Time: 08:30
Match: Group A – India Vs Thailand
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: India Winner 63-26
Time: 09:30
Match: Group A – Chinese Taipei Vs Bangladesh
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Chinese Taipei Winner 31-18
Time: 14:00
Match: Group B – Islamic Republic of Iran Vs the Republic Of Korea
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Islamic Republic of Iran Winner 64-23
Time: 15:00
Match: Group B – Malaysia Vs Pakistan
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Pakistan Winner 35-58
Wednesday, 4th October (Women’s Category)
Time: 10:30
Match: Group B – Islamic Republic of Iran Vs Bangladesh
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Islamic Republic of Iran Winner 54-16
Time: 16:00
Match: Group A – India Vs Thailand
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: India Winner 54-22
Time: 16:50
Match: Group A – Republic Of Korea Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Republic Of Korea Winner 24-35
Thursday, 5th October (Men’s Category)
Time: 09:30
Match: Group A – Thailand Vs Japan
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Thailand Winner 45-31
Time: 10:30
Match: Group A – India Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: India Winner 50-27
Time: 15:00
Match: Group A – Bangladesh Vs Thailand
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: Bangladesh Winner 45-29
Time: 16:00
Match: Group A – Japan Vs India
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result: India Winner 30-56
Friday, 6th October (Women’s Category)
Time: 09:30
Match: Women’s Team Semifinal 1: India Vs Nepal
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: India Winner 61-17
Time: 10:20
Match: Women’s Team Semifinal 2: Islamic Republic of Iran Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result: Chinese Taipei Winner 24-35
Friday, 6th October (Men’s Category)
Time: 15:00
Match: Men’s Team Semifinal 1: India Vs Pakistan
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result:
Time: 16:00
Match: Men’s Team Semifinal 2: Islamic Republic of Iran Vs Chinese Taipei
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result:
Saturday, 07th October
Time: 09:30
Match details: Women’s Team Gold Medal Match
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Result:
Time: 15:00
Match details: Men’s Team Gold Medal Match
Venue: Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Result:
Competition Venue
Venue 01:- Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 1
Venue 02:- Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre Court 2
Asian Games season 19 Squad
Squad for all teams of the 2023 Asian Games is announced and Updated in this list below.
Bangladesh Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
India Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
- Nitesh Kumar
- Parvesh Bhainswal
- Sachin Tanwar
- Surjeet Singh Narwal
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- Arjun Deshwal
- Aslam Inamdar
- Naveen Kumar
- Pawan Sehrawat
- Sunil Kumar
- Nitin Rawal
- Akash Shinde
Indonesia Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Iran Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Japan Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Malaysia Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Nepal Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Pakistan Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
South Korea Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Sri Lanka Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
Thailand Men’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
- Thanongsak Srihera
- Peeradach Jantajam
- Chanwit Whichian
- Chakaphod Chong Kaichak
- Nopphdon Pontisong
- Pramot Saising
- Peeradach Jantajam
- Chakrit Nuchaikaew
- Hasun Thongkruea
- Rattankon Yotsun Gnoen
- Theeradet Chaisit
- Nattapong Jantajam
India Women’s Squad for the 19th Asian Games
- Akshima Singh
- Jyoti
- Pooja Thakur
- Pooja Narwal
- Priyanka
- Pushpa
- Sakshi Kumari
- Ritu Negi
- Nidhi Sharma
- Sushma Sharma
- Snehal Pradeep Shinde
- Sonali Vishnu Shingat
India is one of the strongest teams in these Asian games and it is expected that India will get the Gold in both categories (Men and women).
Where to watch Asian Games 2023 kabaddi live in India
Live streaming of the Asian Games 2023 kabaddi will be available on Sony Liv. The matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channel in India.
Asian Games 2023 Kabaddi schedule
All in Indian Standard Times (IST)
Asian Games 2023 men’s kabaddi schedule and live match start times
| Date | Match | Time | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, Monday | Japan vs Bangladesh | 6:00 AM | A |
| October 2, Monday | Thailand vs Chinese Taipei | 7:00 AM | A |
| October 2, Monday | Iran vs Pakistan | 11:30 AM | B |
| October 2, Monday | Malaysia vs Korea | 12:30 PM | B |
| October 3, Tuesday | India vs Bangladesh | 6:00 AM | A |
| October 3, Tuesday | Chinese Taipei vs Japan | 7:00 AM | A |
| October 3, Tuesday | Malaysia vs Iran | 11:30 AM | B |
| October 3, Tuesday | Pakistan vs South Korea | 12:30 PM | B |
| October 4, Wednesday | India vs Thailand | 6:00 AM | A |
| October 4, Wednesday | Chinese Taipei vs Bangladesh | 7:00 AM | A |
| October 4, Wednesday | Iran vs South Korea | 11:30 AM | B |
| October 4, Wednesday | Malaysia vs Pakistan | 12:30 PM | B |
| October 5, Thursday | Thailand vs Japan | 7:00 AM | A |
| October 5, Thursday | India vs Chinese Taipei | 8:00 AM | A |
| October 5, Thursday | Bangladesh vs Thailand | 12:30 PM | A |
| October 5, Thursday | Japan vs India | 1:30 PM | A |
| October 6, Friday | Semi-final 1 | 12:30 PM | Bronze medal |
| October 6, Friday | Semi-final 2 | 1:30 PM | Bronze medal |
| October 6, Friday | Final | 12:30 PM | Gold medal |
Asian Games 2023 women’s kabaddi schedule and match start times
| Date | Match | Time | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, Monday | Bangladesh vs Nepal | 8:00 AM | B |
| October 2, Monday | India vs Chinese Taipei | 1:30 PM | A |
| October 2, Monday | Thailand vs South Korea | 2:20 PM | A |
| October 3, Tuesday | Nepal vs Iran | 8:00 AM | B |
| October 3, Tuesday | South Korea vs India | 1:30 PM | A |
| October 3, Tuesday | Chinese Taipei vs Thailand | 2:20 PM | A |
| October 4, Wednesday | Iran vs Bangladesh | 8:00 AM | B |
| October 4, Wednesday | India vs Thailand | 1:30 PM | A |
| October 4, Wednesday | South Korea vs Chinese Taipei | 2:20 PM | A |
| October 6, Friday | Semi-final 1 | 7:00 AM | Bronze medal |
| October 6, Friday | Semi-final 2 | 7:50 AM | Bronze medal |
| October 7, Saturday | Final | 7:00 AM | Gold medal |
Above is the schedule for the Kabaddi Games in the Asian Games 2023.
Check here for the Schedule of other games at the Asian Games 2023
