The Kabaddi Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has officially announced the Iran Men’s Kabaddi squad for the second national coaching camp ahead of the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 18-player training squad marks the final phase of preparation before the federation names its official tournament roster.
Iran will once again be one of the strongest contenders for the gold medal, with the team aiming to challenge defending champions India at the continental event. Veteran defender Fazel Atrachali has been appointed captain and will lead a talented group of experienced and emerging players.
Fazel Atrachali to Lead Iran
One of the biggest highlights of the Iran Kabaddi team 2026 is the appointment of Fazel Atrachali as captain.
Atrachali is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in kabaddi history and brings years of international experience to the squad. His leadership will be crucial as Iran prepares for one of the toughest competitions on the international calendar.
Alongside Atrachali, several established stars have retained their places, including Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh and Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh, both of whom have consistently delivered strong performances for the national team.
Full Iran Men’s Kabaddi Squad
The Iran Men’s Kabaddi squad for the second national coaching camp consists of the following 18 players:
- Fazel Atrachali (Captain)
- Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh
- Mohammad Esmaeil Nabibakhsh
- Reza Mirbagheri
- Abolfazl Nouriyan
- Amir Mohammad Zafar Danesh
- Amir Hossein Ejlali
- Omid Khojasteh
- Ali Samadi
- Ali Eyvozi
- Alireza Mirzaeian
- Amir Hossein Taghipour
- Amir Reza Aliakbari
- Moeen Shafaghi
- Heider Ekrami
- Milad Mohajer
- Alireza Khalili
- Mohammad Reza K. Rahangi
These players will compete for places in the final squad that will represent Iran at the Asian Games in Japan.
Experienced Coaching Staff
The Iran Kabaddi team 2026 will be guided by an experienced coaching group throughout the training camp.
Navab Taqale has been appointed as head coach and will oversee the team’s preparations. He will be assisted by Saman Noormohammadi and Javad Mousavi, while Behnam Mohammadi will serve as the strength and conditioning coach.
The management team is completed by supervisor and team director Ebad Daliri, who will coordinate the squad’s preparations ahead of the tournament.
Eyes on Asian Games Gold
Iran has consistently been one of the strongest kabaddi nations in Asia and will once again enter the tournament with high expectations.
The second national coaching camp will allow the coaching staff to evaluate player fitness, combinations, and tactics before selecting the final squad for the Asian Games.
With experienced leaders such as Fazel Atrachali and Mohammadreza Shadloui Chiyaneh alongside several talented younger players, the Iran Men’s Kabaddi squad has the depth needed to compete against the continent’s best teams.
The Iran Kabaddi team 2026 will be hoping to challenge India for the gold medal and continue its reputation as one of the world’s leading kabaddi nations. As preparations intensify, the upcoming coaching camp will play a crucial role in shaping Iran’s final squad for one of the biggest kabaddi tournaments in Asia.
