The competition will be held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from September 3 to 10.

Reigning and five-time champion Japan will compete in Pool B together with Iran and India.

Host and 2009 and 2013 Asian champion Thailand is in Pool A with Australia and Mongolia, while Pool C comprises Korea, which have yet won gold medal in this topflight championship, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam and Uzbekistan, with powerhouses China in Pool D with Kazakhstan, Hong Kong China and Philippines.