The Iranian men's kabaddi team started strongly at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defeating Nepal with a score of 76–23 in their first match.
Iran demonstrated dominant play, securing a convincing victory and beginning its campaign at a high level. The Iranian national team is placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal, Malaysia, and Thailand.
During the group stage, Iran will play its second match against Malaysia on Wednesday, aiming to maintain its current winning momentum.
Kabaddi at the 2026 Asian Games will take place from September 21 to 26 at the Tōkai Citizens Gymnasium. This marks the ninth consecutive participation of this sport in the Games, starting from the 1990 edition. India is the reigning champion in both disciplines.