India vs South Korea — Match 7, Men's Kabaddi, Asian Games 2026: when and where to watch

India will meet South Korea in Match 7 of the men's kabaddi competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday, September 22; the fixture is scheduled for 7:15 AM IST at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium.

The kabaddi tournament at the Asian Games began on September 21, featuring five men's matches and three women's matches on the opening day. India, the defending champions, opened their Group A campaign with a 49-24 victory over hosts Japan on September 21. Sunil Kumar led India's defensive unit in that win, while debutants Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal and Ashu Malik made notable contributions in the raiding department. The Indian side is aiming to avoid any slip-ups as it seeks to retain the gold.

South Korea started their campaign with a 39-35 defeat to Bangladesh in their opening match. The Korean side includes veteran star Jang Kun Lee and will face India in their second match of the tournament. Their meeting with India follows that opening-day loss.

Sony Sports Network holds the Asian Games broadcasting rights in India. Matches will be shown live on Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 2 and Sony Sports 5. Regional-language coverage is available on Sony Sports 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports 4 (Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada). Live streaming of the Asian Games will be accessible on Sony LIV.

India v South Korea is India’s second match of the men's kabaddi event at the Asian Games 2026 and will also be South Korea’s second outing. For live updates and coverage, follow Khel Now Kabaddi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android or iOS app, or join their WhatsApp and Telegram communities.