The Japan kabaddi team is having a mixed but memorable run at the 2026 Asian Games, trading heavy losses against Asia’s traditional powers for gritty wins that have kept the host nation’s medal hopes alive. Playing in front of home crowds in Nagoya, Japan has shown that kabaddi, still a niche sport in the country, is finding a genuine following. Background Kabaddi is being played at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture from September 21 to 26, 2026, as part of the Asian Games hosted in Japan. The sport,…
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