India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams wrapped up the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games with commanding victories on Day 4 in Aichi-Nagoya, completing unbeaten campaigns before the semi-finals.
Having already secured their semi-final places, both Indian teams used their final group matches to maintain momentum. The men defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, while the women produced an even bigger victory, overcoming hosts Japan 50-25.
Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Day 4 Results
| Time (IST) | Category | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Men | Thailand vs Iran | Iran won 83-27 |
| 7:15 AM | Men | Republic of Korea vs Japan | Japan won 62-35 |
| 8:30 AM | Women | Thailand vs Chinese Taipei | Chinese Taipei won 43-31 |
| 9:45 AM | Men | Chinese Taipei vs India | India won 37-21 |
| 12:30 PM | Men | Nepal vs Malaysia | Nepal won 73-52 |
| 1:45 PM | Women | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Nepal won 34-25 |
| 3:00 PM | Men | Pakistan vs Iran | Iran won 51-30 |
| 4:15 PM | Women | Japan vs India | India won 50-25 |
India Men Complete Perfect Group Stage
India entered their final Group A fixture having already confirmed a place in the semi-finals with victories over Japan, the Republic of Korea and Bangladesh.
Facing Chinese Taipei, the defending champions completed a flawless group campaign with a 37-21 victory, extending their winning run and reinforcing their credentials ahead of the knockout stage.
Led by captain Sunil Kumar, India have combined disciplined defending with effective raiding throughout the tournament. Their attack has been driven by players including Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab, giving the side multiple scoring options.
India Women Sign Off With Convincing Win
India’s women’s team also entered Day 4 unbeaten after victories against Bangladesh and Iran had already secured a semi-final berth.
Captain Pushpa Rana guided the defending champions to another dominant display, defeating Japan 50-25 to finish top of Group A with a perfect record.
The victory ensured India carried maximum confidence into the semi-finals after completing the group stage without defeat.
Iran Impress in Men’s Competition
Iran enjoyed a productive final day, winning both of their Group B fixtures.
They began with an emphatic 83-27 victory over Thailand before defeating Pakistan 51-30 later in the day, strengthening their position ahead of the semi-finals.
Pakistan, despite their defeat, remained one of the standout teams in Group B after another competitive campaign.
Other Day 4 Results
Hosts Japan finished their men’s campaign on a positive note with a convincing 62-35 victory over the Republic of Korea.
Chinese Taipei’s women defeated Thailand 43-31, while Nepal claimed two victories during the afternoon session, beating Malaysia 73-52 in the men’s competition and overcoming Sri Lanka 34-25 in the women’s event.
Both the men’s and women’s semi-finals are scheduled for September 25, while the medal matches will take place on September 26. The women’s final is set for 9:30 AM IST, followed by the men’s gold-medal match at 2:30 PM IST.
