Kabaddi’s toughest defence yet: Can India retain both men’s and women’s gold medals at Asian Games 2026?

India's kabaddi teams aim to retain their Asian Games gold medals in Japan. The men's squad features eight debutants, signaling a significant team transition. The women's team shows more continuity, defending a narrow title from 2022. Iran remains a major threat to the men's team's dominance. Chinese Taipei has emerged as a strong contender in the women's competition.