The 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship is set to take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from June 27 to 30. The tournament will feature six teams: India, Iran, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong.
In this article we will take a look at the points table of Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023.
Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Points | Points Scored | Points Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 224 | 77 |
| 2 | Iran | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 212 | 109 |
| 3 | Chinese Taipei | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 201 | 146 |
| 4 | Japan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 176 | 128 |
| 5 | Korea | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 193 |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 262 |
Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table: Overview
Team India have started the competition as the champions team that they are. Hence, it doesn’t surprise anyone to see them at the top of the table with 8 points to their name from their 4 games. They thrashed host South Korean and then Chinese Taipei in their opening games to register a huge lead on top of the table. Then went on to rattle the Japanese side before securing a narrow win against Iran in the their most competitive group game.
The title challengers Iran find themselves without their captain Fazal Atrachali, and many other seasoned players. This has led to a little disorientation at the back, hence leading to leaking a few points against Taipei. But they recovered quickly enough to register a win against Taipei. Then went on to beat the other two powerful teams in Japan and Hong Kong, before registering their first and only group defeat by the hands of India. Currently they are second on the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table.
Japan is currently positioned second in the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table. They had their first game against Hong Kong in which they won by 85-11, helping them register one of the biggest win of the tournament thus far. With this win they managed to secure the second position, just above the second heavy weights in Iran.
It will be interesting to see the final standings on the Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table.
What to expect from Asian Kabaddi Championship 2023 Points Table?
India are the defending champions and will be looking to win their eighth title in the tournament’s history. They have been the most dominant team in Asian Kabaddi, having won seven of the eight previous editions.
Iran are the only other team to have won the title, and they will be hoping to challenge India for the top spot. They have a strong team, led by the experienced raider Fazel Atrachali.
The Republic of Korea are the hosts of the tournament, and they will be looking to make a good impression on home soil. They have a young team, but they have some talented players, such as the raider Jang Kun Lee.
Japan are the dark horses of the tournament. They have been steadily improving in recent years, and they have a good mix of experience and youth in their squad. They will be looking to cause an upset and challenge for the top spots.
Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong are the two minnows of the tournament, but they will be looking to make their presence felt. They have some talented players, and they will be hoping to upset the bigger teams.
The tournament will be played in a single-leg round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final. The matches will be played at the Busan Asiad Indoor Stadium.
The Indian team is led by the experienced raider Ajay Thakur. He is joined by other stars such as Parvesh Bhainswal, Sunil Kumar, and Nitin Rawal. The Indian team is managed by Bhaskaran Edachery.
The Iranian team is led by Fazel Atrachali. He is joined by other stars such as Mohammadreza Shadloui, Hadi Tajik, and Mohammad Nabibakhsh. The Iranian team is managed by Samsam Salari.
The Republic of Korea team is led by Jang Kun Lee. He is joined by other stars such as Kim Jin-kyu, Lee Jae-sung, and Park Jae-hong. The Republic of Korea team is managed by Lee Sang-wook.
The Japanese team is led by Katsuhiro Shimizu. He is joined by other stars such as Takeshi Nishiyama, Takuya Furukawa, and Kenji Oiwa. The Japanese team is managed by Keita Yasutake.
The Chinese Taipei team is led by Chen Chih-chung. He is joined by other stars such as Chang Chien-chung, Kao Chih-wei, and Chen Tzu-wei. The Chinese Taipei team is managed by Kuo Li-wen.
The Hong Kong team is led by Lo Chun-hoi. He is joined by other stars such as Chan Ka-lok, Leung Chi-man, and Chan Chun-kit. The Hong Kong team is managed by Chan Kwok-wai.
The 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship is sure to be a thrilling tournament. With India, Iran, and Japan all in contention, it promises to be a close-fought affair. The tournament will be a great opportunity for the young players to showcase their talent and make a name for themselves.
