The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), is an international governing body of the sport 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]
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| Sport | Kabaddi |
|---|---|
| Membership | 33 members |
| Abbreviation | IKF |
| Founded | January 2004 |
| Location | Jaipur, India |
| President | Vinod Kumar Tiwari (India) |
| Secretary | Sathasivam Munisami (Malaysia) |
| Other key staff | Tulsi Thapa (Treasurer) |
Members
editThe following countries are members of the International Kabaddi Federation:[4][5]
| Affiliated countries | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Continent | Association | Men's team | Women's team |
 Afghanistan | Asia | Afghanistan National Kabaddi Federation |  |  |
 Argentina | America | Argentina Kabaddi Association | | |
 Australia | Oceania | Australia Kabaddi Association | | |
 Bangladesh | Asia | Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation | | |
 China | Asia | The People's Republic of China Luoyang Kabadi Association | | |
 Denmark | Europe | Kabaddi Federation of Denmark | | |
 England | Europe | England Kabaddi Union | | |
 Hong Kong | Asia | Hong Kong China Kabaddi Association | | |
 India | Asia | Amateur Kabaddi Federation Of India | | |
 Indonesia | Asia | Indonesia Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Iran | Asia | Kabaddi Federation of I.R. Iran | | |
 Japan | Asia | Japan Kabaddi Association | | |
 Kenya | Africa | Kenya Kabaddi Association | | |
 Kuwait | Asia | Kuwait Kabaddi Association | | |
 Malaysia | Asia | Kabaddi Association of Malaysia | | |
 Nepal | Asia | All Nepal Kabaddi Association | | |
 Oman | Asia | Oman Kabaddi Association | | |
 Pakistan | Asia | Pakistan Kabaddi Federation | | |
 South Korea | Asia | Korea Kabaddi Association | | |
 Sri Lanka | Asia | Sri Lanka Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Chinese Taipei | Asia | Chinese Taipei Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Thailand | Asia | Sports Kabaddi Association of Thailand | | |
 Uzbekistan | Asia | UZB Kabaddi Association | | (2026) |
 Kazakhstan | Asia | KAZ Kabaddi Association | | (2026) |
 Turkmenistan | Asia | Turkmenistan Kabaddi Association | | |
 United States | America | US Kabaddi Federation | | |
| Provisional affiliated countries | ||||
 Algeria | Africa | Algerian Kabaddi Sport Federation | | |
 Iraq | Asia | Iraq Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Lebanon | Asia | Lebanese Kabaddi Committee | | |
 Netherlands | Europe | Nederland Kabaddi Bond | | |
 Palestine | Asia | Palestine Kabaddi Committee | | |
 Poland | Europe | Poland Kabaddi Association | | |
 Senegal | Africa | Senegal Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Singapore | Asia | Kabaddi Association Central SG | | |
 Syria | Asia | Kabaddi Federation of Syrian Arab Republic | | |
 Sweden | Europe | Swedish Kabaddi Federation | | |
 Uganda | Africa | Kabaddi Federation of Uganda | | |
Confederations
editTournaments
edit| Kabaddi | |
|---|---|
| World | Kabaddi World Cup Junior Kabaddi World Cup |
| Asia | Asian Games Asian Kabaddi Championship |
| Africa | Africa Kabaddi Championship |
| Europe | European Kabaddi Championship |
| Beach kabaddi | |
| World | World Beach Kabaddi Championship |
| Asia | Asian Beach Games |
| Europe | European Beach Kabaddi Championship |
| Indoor kabaddi | |
| Asia | Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games |
Current champions
edit| Standard kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
|---|---|---|
| IKF World Cup | India (2016) |
India (2025) |
| Asian Games | India (2022) |
India (2022) |
| Asian Championship | India (2023) |
India (2025) |
| Africa Championship | Kenya (2024) |
Uganda (2023) |
| European Championship | Poland (2023) |
 Italy (2023) |
| Junior World Cup | India (2023) |
|
| Beach kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
| World Championship | Iran (2024) |
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| Asian Beach Games | Pakistan (2016) |
India (2016) |
| European Beach Championship | Poland (2024) |
Poland (2024) |
| Indoor kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
| Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games |  (2013) |
(2013) |
References
edit- ↑ 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. 22 November 2004. Archived from the original on 24 December 2004. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ↑ "MEMBER COUNTRIES". kabaddiikf.com. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ↑ Member countries Archived 2011-06-16 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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