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International Kabaddi Federation · IKF

Unitingthe worldthrough Kabaddi.

Promoting, developing and governing Kabaddi at every level around the world, with a focus on strong administration, athlete development, fair play and international competition.

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Membership · 25 nations today

Growing toward80 nations.

The IKF is set to nearly double its membership, with representatives from aspiring Kabaddi countries joining national associations across Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.

Member countries: 25
Aspiring countries: 35-40
Target: 80

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2006

Incorporated

Jaipur

Official seat

25

Member countries

80^target

Nations in reach

Featured · General Body Meeting

Thank you, delegates and member federations.

We are grateful to everyone who attended the IKF Annual General Body Meeting, and for your continued support of Kabaddi worldwide.

Date: 04 September 2026
Venue: The Grand Kasani Hotel, Madhapur
City: Hyderabad, Telangana State, India

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About IKF

The international federation for Kabaddi.

The International Kabaddi Federation is established on a not-for-profit basis and is dedicated to the worldwide development and administration of Kabaddi.

Its statutes set out its objects: to encourage, promote, develop and control Kabaddi throughout the world, maintain efficient administration, support Olympic ideals and fight against doping.

Develop the sport

Support athletes, coaches, officials and national associations.

Set global standards

Establish rules and regulations for every form of Kabaddi and for international events.

Protect integrity

Promote fair play, good governance and anti-doping principles.

News & announcements

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Official notice26 Sep 2026

Constitutional objections to the purported IKF elections held in Nagoya, Japan

The International Kabaddi Federation places on record serious constitutional objections concerning the purported elections held in Nagoya, Japan, on 22 September 2026.

NewsSep 2026

International Kabaddi Federation to double membership

The IKF is set to nearly double its membership to around 80 nations, with representatives from 35 to 40 aspiring Kabaddi countries.

తెలుగు05 Sep 2026

కబడ్డీ విస్తరణకు ముందడుగు

Telugu press coverage of the federation’s expansion plans, published after the Hyderabad meeting.

Membership

Kabaddi through national associations

The statutes require a National Association to govern all forms of Kabaddi in its country, with provisional and adherent membership in defined circumstances.

Executive committee (PDF)

National Association Voting

The central authority responsible for the administration, organisation and playing of Kabaddi in its country.

Adherent Member Non-voting

Where creating a national association is impractical, IKF may admit an organisation as an Adherent Member. Adherent Members do not have voting rights.

Asia

15

India
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
China
Indonesia
Iran
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea
Malaysia
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Thailand

Europe & Oceania

5

England
Denmark
Netherlands
Sweden
Australia

Africa

3

Kenya
Uganda
Senegal

Americas

2

United States
Argentina

025 today80

Growing toward 80 nations. Representatives from 35 to 40 aspiring Kabaddi countries are working with the federation on membership.

IKF Leadership

Directors of the Federation

Corporate leadership information supplied for this website.