The International Kabaddi Federation is the international governing body of
Kabaddi
Kabaddi is a contact team sport. Played between two teams of seven players, the objective of the game is for a single player on offence, referred to as a "raider", to run into the opposing team's half of the court, touch out as many of their ...
.
Its membership comprises 31 national associations.
The federation was formed in 2004. The founder and current president is Ashish Pachori 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), and
Shankarrao Salvi
Shankarrao Salvi (15 July 1931 – 15 February 2007) was an Indian Kabaddi player, coach and administrator. He was life president of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India.
Salvi is described as a persuasive speaker. His efforts in the field resu ...
(India); (Adviser).
Members
The following countries are members of the International Kabaddi Federation:
The non-member countries who have their national team are:
IKF Confederations
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Asian Kabaddi Federation The International Kabaddi Federation is the international governing body of Kabaddi. Its membership comprises 31 national associations. The federation was formed in 2004. The founder and current president is Ashish Pachori from India. The other offi ...
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European Kabaddi Confederation
IKF structured tournaments
Men's tournaments
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Kabaddi World Cup Kabbadi World Cup may refer to:
* Kabaddi World Cup (Standard style), an indoor international competition conducted by the International Kabaddi Federation
* Kabaddi World Cup (Circle style)
The circle style Kabaddi World Cup, is an internatio ...
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Kabaddi Asia Cup
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Kabaddi Masters
Women's tournaments
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Kabaddi Women's World Cup
* Kabaddi Women's Asia Cup
Current title holders
Current IKF Rankings
Points are calculated after every match by the formula:
''10*(total number of kabaddi nations – rank of the opponent)+(score difference)''
The top 10 teams according to the International Kabaddi Federation:
References
Sports organizations established in 2004
Kabaddi
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