Both the men's and women's Iranian 3x3 basketball national teams have learned their opponents for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
Both the men's and women's Iranian 3x3 basketball national teams have learned their opponents for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
The Iranian men's team has been placed in Group B. This group also features strong teams such as China, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. According to the schedule, it is quite possible for this group to secure one of the top two positions.
The Iranian women's team faces a more difficult path, as they have been assigned to Group B. Here, they will play against regional leaders—Taipei, Japan, and Uzbekistan. This group promises very intense matches from the start of the tournament.
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya will be a decisive stage for both Iranian teams to demonstrate their level on the continental stage.
In men's 3x3 basketball, Group A includes Mongolia, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka. Group B consists of China, Iran, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Group C unites Qatar, Indonesia, Taipei, and Bahrain. Group D includes Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.
As for women's 3x3 basketball, Group A includes Kazakhstan, Qatar, China, and Sri Lanka. Women's Group B is formed by Taipei, Iran, Japan, and Uzbekistan. Group C consists of Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Macau. Group D includes Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand.
Both the Iranian men's and women's kabaddi teams have received information about their opponents in the group stage of the upcoming Asian Games 2026, which will be held in Tehran.
The Iranian men's national team has been placed in the relatively favorable Group B. In this group, they will compete against teams from Nepal, Thailand, Pakistan, and Malaysia. Meanwhile, Group A includes India, Bangladesh, Chinese Taipei, and Japan.
Iran aims to strengthen its status as one of Asia's leading kabaddi nations. In Group B, Pakistan remains the main rival for Iran, while India, a traditionally strong team, will await Iran in the playoffs after competing in Group A.
The Iranian women's national team faces a much more difficult draw. They are placed in Group A alongside the host nation Japan, Bangladesh, and reigning champions India, making this group highly competitive.
The women's Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Nepal. For the women's team, every match in Group A exerts immense pressure, as India is the benchmark in women's kabaddi, and the Japanese team, as hosts, will receive strong fan support. To advance, Iran must achieve the best possible result from the first game.
The XX Asian Games will take place in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Over 12,000 athletes from 45 countries will participate in the competitions. Iran will send a delegation of 282 athletes representing 39 sports.
The draw for the men's handball tournament at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya was completed in Tehran. The national men's team of Iran has been placed in Group B, widely known as the 'Group of Death,' because it includes at least four leading Asian powers.
During the group stage, Iran will compete against Bahrain, South Korea, Kuwait, and Kazakhstan. Bahrain is the reigning Asian champion, having won the continental title just a few months ago. Kuwait demonstrated its potential by finishing third in the 2026 Asian Men's Handball Championship. South Korea maintains its status as one of the historically dominant teams in Asian handball.
Group A includes Qatar, Japan, China, and Hong Kong. Qualification for the medal rounds depends on whether the team can secure one of the top two spots in its group. The Asian Games 2026, also known as the 20th Asian Games and Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will be a multi-sport event held from September 19 to October 4 in the Aichi Prefecture area of Japan.
