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Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI)
New Delhi, Delhi, India
About
Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) is the national governing body for the sport of kabaddi in India. Founded in 1973, AKFI regulates, promotes and conducts kabaddi competitions across the country at sub-junior, junior and senior levels for both boys and girls. AKFI is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association. It is affiliated to the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) and the Asian Kabaddi Federation, and represents India in continental and global kabaddi competitions including the Asian Games and Asian Kabaddi Championships. The federation organises a calendar of national championships every year, including the Senior National Kabaddi Championship, Junior National Kabaddi Championship, Sub-Junior National Kabaddi Championship, Federation Cup and Circle Style National Kabaddi Championship. State kabaddi associations are affiliated to AKFI and field teams in these national tournaments.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- Senior National Kabaddi Championship
- Junior National Kabaddi Championship
- Sub-Junior National Kabaddi Championship
- Federation Cup
- Circle Style National Kabaddi Championship
Achievements
- Successfully organized over 50 National Kabaddi Championships across various age groups and styles.
- Instrumental in the inclusion of Kabaddi as a medal sport in major multi-sport events like the Asian Games.
- Developed a robust grassroots program, leading to increased participation of youth in Kabaddi nationwide.
- Established a national coaching framework, enhancing the skill level of players and coaches.
- Promoted women's Kabaddi, significantly increasing female participation and competitive opportunities.
Leadership
- Vibhor Vineet Jain , President
- Anjali Sharma , Secretary General
- Rajesh Kumar Singh , Vice President (Men's Kabaddi)
- Priya Devi , Vice President (Women's Kabaddi)
- Sanjay Gupta , Treasurer
Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Government Institute
- Founded
- 1973
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