The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) 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]
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| Sport | Kabaddi |
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| Abbreviation | IKF |
| Founded | January 2004 |
| Location | Jaipur, India |
| President | Vinod Kumar Tiwari (India) |
| Secretary | R.M. Sunderashan (Malaysia) |
Members
editThe following countries are members of the International Kabaddi Federation:[4][5]
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| Country | Continent | Men's team | Women's team |
 Afghanistan
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Asia | 
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 Argentina
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America |
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 Australia
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Oceania |
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 Bangladesh
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Asia |
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 China
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Asia |
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 Denmark
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Europe |
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 England
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Europe |
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 Hong Kong
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Asia |
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 India
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Asia |
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 Indonesia
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Asia |
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 Iran
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Asia |
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 Japan
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Asia |
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 Kenya
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Africa |
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 Kuwait
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Asia |
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 Malaysia
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Asia |
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 Nepal
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Asia |
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 Oman
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Asia |
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 Pakistan
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Asia |
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 South Korea
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Asia |
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 Sri Lanka
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Asia |
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 Chinese Taipei
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Asia |
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 Thailand
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Asia |
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 Turkmenistan
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Asia |
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 United States
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America |
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| Provisional Affiliated Countries | |||
 Algeria
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Africa |
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 Iraq
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Asia |
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 Lebanon
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Asia |
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 Netherlands
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Europe |
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 Palestine
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Asia |
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 Poland
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Europe |
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 Senegal
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Africa |
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 Singapore
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Asia |
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 Syria
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Asia |
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 Sweden
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Europe |
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 Uganda
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Africa |
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The non-member countries who have their national team are:
| Country | Continent | Men's Team | Women's Team |
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 Azerbaijan
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Europe |
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 Canada
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America |
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 Germany
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Europe |
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 Italy
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Europe |
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 Mexico
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America |
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 New Zealand
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Oceania |
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 Norway
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Europe |
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 Scotland
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Europe |
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 Sierra Leone
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Africa |
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 Spain
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Europe |
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 Tanzania
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Africa |
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 Vietnam
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Asia |
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 West Indies
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America |
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IKF Confederations
editIKF structured tournaments
editIncludes both men's and women's events
| Kabaddi | Events |
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| World | Kabaddi World Cup Junior Kabaddi World Cup |
| Asia | Asian Games Asian Kabaddi Championship |
| Africa | Africa Kabaddi Championship |
| Beach Kabaddi | Events |
| World | World Beach Kabaddi Championship |
| Asia | Asian Beach Games |
| Europe | European Beach Kabaddi Championship |
| Indoor Kabaddi | Events |
| Asia | Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games |
Current title holders
edit| Standard Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
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| World Cup | India (2016)
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India (2012)
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| Asian Games | India (2022)
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India (2022)
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| Asian Championship | India (2023)
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India (2017)
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| Africa Championship | Kenya (2024)
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Uganda (2023)
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| Junior World Cup | India (2023)
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| Beach Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
| World Championship | Iran (2024)
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| Asian Beach Games | Pakistan (2016)
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India (2016)
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| European Championship | Poland (2024)
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Poland (2024)
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| Indoor Kabaddi | Men's | Women's |
| Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games |  (2013)
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(2013)
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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. 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
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