Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Day 5 LIVE Updates: India Men and Women in Semi-Finals

India’s men’s and women’s Kabaddi teams enter the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday, September 25, after completing unbeaten group-stage campaigns. The men topped Group A with four wins from four, including a 37-21 victory over Chinese Taipei, while the women also finished unbeaten in Group A after beating hosts Japan 50-25 in their final group match. Both Indian teams will now look to book their places in the gold medal matches as the Asian Games Kabaddi semi-finals take centre stage.

This page carries LIVE scores and results from every Day 5 Kabaddi match as they come in, along with the full Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi semi-final schedule, match timings, teams in action, key team context and where to watch the matches LIVE.

Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi: What you need to know

Kabaddi is being held at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, from September 21 to 26, 2026. This is the ninth consecutive Asian Games edition featuring Kabaddi, with the men's event having been part of the programme since Beijing 1990 and the women's event since Guangzhou 2010.

Ten men's teams and eight women's teams competed in the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on September 25. The semi-final winners will progress to the gold medal matches on September 26.

There is no separate bronze medal match in Asian Games Kabaddi. Both losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze medals in their respective events. The women's gold medal match is scheduled for 9:30 AM IST on September 26, followed by the men's gold medal match at 2:30 PM IST.

Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Groups

Men

Group A: India, Japan, Bangladesh, Republic of Korea, Chinese Taipei

Group B: Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia

Women

Group A: India, Iran, Japan, Bangladesh

Group B: Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal

Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi Day 5 Schedule

Time (IST)	Category	Match	Result
9:30 AM	Women	India vs Nepal	XX-XX
10:45 AM	Men	India vs Thailand	XX-XX
2:30 PM	Women	Iran vs Chinese Taipei	XX-XX
3:45 PM	Men	Chinese Taipei vs Iran	XX-XX

The Day 5 Asian Games Kabaddi schedule features four semi-finals at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. India’s women take on Nepal in the opening semi-final at 9:30 AM IST, followed by the men's semi-final between India and Thailand at 10:45 AM IST.

The afternoon session sees Iran face Chinese Taipei in the women's semi-final at 2:30 PM IST, before Iran and Chinese Taipei meet in the men's second semi-final at 3:45 PM IST.

The winners of the four semi-finals will advance to the respective gold medal matches on September 26.

The Teams in Action on Day 5

India

India enter the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi semi-finals unbeaten in both the men's and women's competitions.

The men's team, led by captain Sunil Kumar, completed a perfect Group A campaign with four wins from four matches. India began their campaign with a 49-24 win over hosts Japan before beating the Republic of Korea 63-31 and Bangladesh 48-25. They then defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21 to finish at the top of Group A.

Sunil Kumar leads an experienced defensive unit, while Pawan Sehrawat is the vice-captain. Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab provide India with a strong set of raiding options.

The Indian women's team, led by captain Pushpa Rana, also completed an unbeaten Group A campaign. India opened with a 42-21 win over Bangladesh, followed it with a 37-23 victory against Iran and then defeated hosts Japan 50-25 to finish the group stage with three wins from three.

Rana is leading India at her first Asian Games as captain, with Sonali Shingate as vice-captain. Pooja Kajla is among the experienced players in the squad, while Neeta Dadwe is the head coach.

India are defending champions in both the men's and women's Kabaddi competitions after winning gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The Indian women's team will now face Nepal for a place in the gold medal match, while the men's team take on Thailand in their semi-final.

Nepal

Nepal's women's team will face India in the first women's semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi competition.

Nepal progressed from Group B to reach the knockout stage and will now face the defending champions in a crucial contest for a place in the gold medal match.

India’s strong group-stage campaign sets up a challenging semi-final for Nepal.

Thailand

Thailand's men's team will face India in the first men's semi-final at 10:45 AM IST.

Thailand progressed from Group B and will now take on the unbeaten Group A winners in a match that will determine one of the finalists for the men's gold medal.

India enter the contest with four wins from four, while Thailand will look to produce a strong performance against the defending Asian Games champions.

Iran

Iran will feature in both the men's and women's semi-finals on Day 5.

The Iranian women's team face Chinese Taipei in the second women's semi-final at 2:30 PM IST, while the Iranian men's team take on Chinese Taipei in the second men's semi-final at 3:45 PM IST.

Iran are one of the most successful Kabaddi nations at the Asian Games and have won gold medals in both the men's and women's competitions. The men's team won gold at Jakarta 2018, while the women's team also claimed the title at the same edition.

Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei will be involved in both the men's and women's semi-finals on Day 5.

The women's team face Iran in the afternoon semi-final, while the men's team take on Iran in the final men's semi-final of the day.

Chinese Taipei's women's team won silver at the Hangzhou Asian Games after a closely fought final against India, while their men's team won bronze at Hangzhou 2022.

Both teams will now be looking to secure a place in their respective gold medal matches.

Day 5 LIVE Updates and Results

Match 1: India vs Nepal, Women, 9:30 AM IST

Result: India XX-XX Nepal

India's women's Kabaddi team begin Day 5 with a place in the Asian Games 2026 gold medal match at stake.

The defending champions enter the semi-final unbeaten after three wins in Group A. Led by captain Pushpa Rana, India will look to continue their strong run and move one step closer to defending their Asian Games women's Kabaddi title.

Nepal enter the knockout stage from Group B and will look to challenge India's defence and raiding unit in the opening women's semi-final.

Match 2: India vs Thailand, Men, 10:45 AM IST

Result: India XX-XX Thailand

The Indian men's Kabaddi team return to the mat for their semi-final against Thailand.

India topped Group A with four wins from four matches and enter the knockout stage unbeaten. Captain Sunil Kumar will lead the side as India look to book their place in the Asian Games 2026 men's gold medal match.

India's attacking options include Pawan Sehrawat, Ashu Malik, Arjun Deshwal, Devank Dalal and Ayan Lohchab, while the defensive unit will look to maintain the consistency shown during the group stage.

Thailand, meanwhile, will aim to produce a strong defensive display and prevent India from establishing early control.

Match 3: Iran vs Chinese Taipei, Women, 2:30 PM IST

Result: Iran XX-XX Chinese Taipei

Iran and Chinese Taipei meet in the second women's semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi competition.

Chinese Taipei enter the knockout stage from Group B, while Iran progressed from Group A alongside India.

Both teams will be looking to reach the gold medal match and secure an opportunity to challenge for the Asian Games women's Kabaddi title.

Match 4:

Chinese Taipei vs Iran, Men, 3:45 PM IST

Result: Chinese Taipei XX-XX Iran

Iran and Chinese Taipei meet in the second men's semi-final at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium.

Iran are among the most successful Kabaddi nations in Asian Games history and will be aiming to reach another gold medal match.

Chinese Taipei, meanwhile, will look to build on their strong run through the men's competition and secure a place in the final.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi semi-finals?

The men's and women's Kabaddi semi-finals will be played on September 25, 2026, at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

What time is the India vs Nepal women's Kabaddi semi-final?

The India vs Nepal women's Kabaddi semi-final is scheduled for 9:30 AM IST on September 25, 2026.

What time is the India vs Thailand men's Kabaddi semi-final?

The India vs Thailand men's Kabaddi semi-final is scheduled for 10:45 AM IST on September 25, 2026.

What time is the Iran vs Chinese Taipei women's Kabaddi semi-final?

The Iran vs Chinese Taipei women's Kabaddi semi-final is scheduled for 2:30 PM IST on September 25, 2026.

What time is the Iran vs Chinese Taipei men's Kabaddi semi-final?

The Iran vs Chinese Taipei men's Kabaddi semi-final is scheduled for 3:45 PM IST on September 25, 2026.

Where is Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi being played?

All Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi matches are being played at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Where can I watch Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi LIVE in India?

Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi can be watched LIVE on Sony Sports Network, with LIVE streaming available on SonyLIV.

When are the Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi finals?

The women's gold medal match is scheduled for September 26 at 9:30 AM IST, followed by the men's gold medal match at 2:30 PM IST.

Who is the captain of India's men's Kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026?

Sunil Kumar is the captain of India's men's Kabaddi team, with Pawan Sehrawat as vice-captain.

Who is the captain of India's women's Kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026?

Pushpa Rana is the captain of India's women's Kabaddi team, with Sonali Shingate as vice-captain.

How many teams are playing Kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026?

Ten men's teams and eight women's teams competed in the Kabaddi competition at the 2026 Asian Games.

Is there a bronze medal match in Asian Games Kabaddi?

No. Both losing semi-finalists are awarded a bronze medal, so there is no separate bronze medal match in either the men's or women's Kabaddi competition.

Conclusion

The Asian Games 2026 Kabaddi competition reaches its knockout stage on Day 5, with four semi-finals scheduled at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium. India's unbeaten women's team will face Nepal, while the men's team take on Thailand. Iran and Chinese Taipei will also battle for places in the respective gold medal matches. With the semi-finals deciding the finalists in both events, Day 5 promises a crucial day of Asian Games Kabaddi action from Aichi-Nagoya.

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