International Kabaddi Federation
Governing body of kabaddi
- R.M. Sunderashan (Malaysia); (Treasurer)
- Shankarrao Salvi (India); (Adviser)
The International Kabaddi Federation is the international governing body of Kabaddi.[1] Its membership comprises 31 national associations.[2] The federation was formed in 2004 and was founded by Ashish Pachori from India who served as the first president.[3]
Members
The following countries are members of the International Kabaddi Federation:[4][5]
Affiliated Countries | |||
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Country | Continent | Men's team | Women's team |
Afghanistan | Asia | Y | N |
Argentina | America | Y | N |
Australia | Oceania | Y | N |
Bangladesh | Asia | Y | Y |
China | Asia | Y | N |
Denmark | Europe | Y | Y |
England | Europe | Y | Y |
Hong Kong | Asia | Y | Y |
India | Asia | Y | Y |
Indonesia | Asia | Y | Y |
Iran | Asia | Y | Y |
Japan | Asia | Y | Y |
Kenya | Africa | Y | Y |
Kuwait | Asia | N | N |
Malaysia | Asia | Y | Y |
Nepal | Asia | Y | Y |
Oman | Asia | Y | N |
Pakistan | Asia | Y | Y |
South Korea | Asia | Y | Y |
Sri Lanka | Asia | Y | Y |
Chinese Taipei | Asia | Y | Y |
Thailand | Asia | Y | Y |
Turkmenistan | Asia | Y | Y |
United States | America | Y | Y |
Provisional Affiliated Countries | |||
Algeria | Africa | N | N |
Iraq | Asia | Y | Y |
Lebanon | Asia | N | N |
Netherlands | Europe | N | N |
Palestine | Asia | N | N |
Poland | Europe | Y | Y |
Senegal | Africa | N | N |
Singapore | Asia | N | N |
Syria | Asia | N | N |
Sweden | Europe | Y | N |
Uganda | Africa | N | N |
The non-member countries who have their national team are:
Country | Continent | Men's Team | Women's Team |
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Azerbaijan | Europe | Y | Y |
Canada | America | Y | Y |
Germany | Europe | Y | N |
Italy | Europe | Y | Y |
Mexico | America | N | Y |
New Zealand | Oceania | Y | Y |
Norway | Europe | Y | N |
Scotland | Europe | Y | N |
Sierra Leone | Africa | Y | N |
Spain | Europe | Y | N |
Tanzania | Africa | Y | Y |
Vietnam | Asia | Y | Y |
West Indies | America | Y | N |
IKF Confederations
IKF structured tournaments
Includes both men's and women's events
Standard Kabaddi | Events |
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World | Kabaddi World Cup - Standard style Junior Kabaddi World Cup |
Asia | Asian Games Asian Kabaddi Championship |
Africa | Africa Kabaddi Championship |
Beach Kabaddi | Events |
World | Beach Kabaddi World Cup |
Asia | Asian Beach Games |
Europe | European Beach Kabaddi Championship |
Indoor Kabaddi | Events |
Asia | Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games |
Current title holders
Standard Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
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World Cup | India (2016) | India (2012) |
Asian Games | India (2022) | India (2022) |
Asian Championship | India (2023) | India (2017) |
Africa Championship | Kenya (2024) | Uganda (2023) |
Junior World Cup | India (2023) | |
Beach Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
Asian Beach Games | Pakistan (2016) | India (2016) |
European Championship | Poland (2024) | Poland (2024) |
Indoor Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | (2013) | (2013) |
References
- ^ Ming Li; Eric W. MacIntosh; Gonzalo A. Bravo (15 May 2011). International Sport Management. Human Kinetics 10%. p. 183. ISBN 978-1-4504-2241-3. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ John Nauright; Charles Parrish (2012). Sports Around the World: History, Culture, and Practice. ABC-CLIO. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-59884-300-2. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ "Gehlot to head IKF". The Hindu. 2004-11-22. Archived from the original on 2004-12-24. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ "MEMBER COUNTRIES". kabaddiikf.com. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Member Countries Archived 2011-06-16 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Official Website
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