Group A consists of India, Bangladesh, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, and Japan.

Iran will be looking to build on their status as one of Asia's top kabaddi nations. Pakistan remains the biggest threat in Group B, while India — the traditional powerhouse — await in the knockout rounds from Group A.

Iran's women face a significantly tougher draw. They have been placed in Group A alongside hosts Japan, Bangladesh, and defending champions India — a group packed with title contenders.

Group B features Sri Lanka, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Nepal.

For the women's team, every match in Group A carries immense pressure. India is the benchmark in women's kabaddi, while Japan as hosts will have strong crowd support. Iran will need to be at their sharpest from match one to advance.

The 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan will take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4, with over 12,000 athletes from 45 nations competing for medals. Iran will send a delegation of 282 athletes across 39 sports.

MNA