Iran Names 12-Member Men's Kabaddi Squad for 2026 Asian Games
Iran has announced its 12-member men's kabaddi squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with veteran defender Fazel Atrachali named captain. Atrachali, a four-time Asian Games medalist and Pro Kabaddi League MVP, will make his fifth appearance. The squad includes experienced players like all-rounders Mohammadreza Shadloui and Mohammad Esmail Nabibakhsh. Iran, silver medalists at the 2023 Asian Games, are drawn in Group B alongside Pakistan, Malaysia, Nepal, and Thailand. The kabaddi event runs from September 21 to 26 during the Games scheduled from September 19 to October 4.
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thetribune broke this story on 11 Aug, 03:46 pm. Other outlets followed.