At the Asian Games, unfamiliar sports to Koreans such as sepak takraw, kabaddi, and techball were adopted as official events. Sepak takraw, 'volleyball played with feet,' is aiming for a gold medal after 24 years, while kabaddi, 'tag on the court,' will challenge for a medal in the men's division for the first time in eight years. Techball, a new sport combining soccer and table tennis, was adopted as an official event for the first time at this competition, and the Korean national team is aiming for the inaugural champion title. Sepak takraw will be held from September 20th to October 3rd, kabaddi from September 21st to 26th, and techball from September 17th.
