International Kabaddi Federation

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. The founder and current president is Janardan Singh Gehlot from India. The other office bearers were: Mohammed Ali Pour (Iran), Khana Jawa (Japan), Veerawat (Thailand), Yoon Yeong Hak (South Korea), Ashok Das (United Kingdom); (Vice-president), Nisar Ahmed (Germany); (Secretary), R.M. Sunderashan (Malaysia); (Treasurer), Jaya Shetty (India); (CEO), Shankarrao Salvi (India); (Adviser).[3]

Members

The following countries are members of the International Kabaddi Federation:[4]

CountryContinentMen's TeamWomen's Team
 Afghanistan Asia Y N
 Australia Oceania Y N
 Austria Europe
 Bangladesh Asia Y Y
 Bhutan Asia
 Cambodia Asia
 Canada America Y Y
 France Europe
 Germany Europe Y N
 England Europe Y Y
 Hong Kong Asia Y Y
 India Asia Y Y
 Indonesia Asia Y Y
 Iran Asia Y Y
 Italy Europe Y Y
 Japan Asia Y Y
 Kyrgyzstan Asia Y N
 Malaysia Asia Y Y
 Maldives Asia
Nepal Asia Y Y
 Norway Europe Y N
 Oman Asia
 Pakistan Asia Y Y
 South Korea Asia Y Y
 Spain Europe Y N
 Sri Lanka Asia Y Y
 Sweden Europe
 Chinese Taipei Asia Y Y
 Thailand Asia Y Y
 Turkmenistan Asia Y Y
 United States America Y Y
West Indies America Y N

The non-member countries who have their national team are:

CountryContinentMen's TeamWomen's Team
 Argentina America Y N
 China Asia Y N
 Denmark Europe Y N
 Kenya Africa Y Y
 Mexico America N Y
 New Zealand Oceania Y Y
 Scotland Europe Y N
 Sierra Leone Africa Y N
 Vietnam Asia Y N

IKF Confederations
  • Asian Kabaddi Confederation
  • European Kabaddi confederation

IKF structured tournaments
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