India Announces Kabaddi Squads for 2026 Asian Games in Japan
India has announced its kabaddi squads for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4. The men's team, led by star raiders Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal and all-rounder Pawan Sehrawat, includes four members from the 2023 gold-winning squad. The women's team features twelve players, with selections announced ahead of the kabaddi competitions from September 21 to 26 at the Nagoya City Trade and Industry Centre.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 23 Aug, 10:35 am. Other outlets followed.
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