WAKO India Kickboxing Federation

WAKO India Kickboxing Federation is the National Sports Federation officially recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India on 2 July 2021 as the National Governing Body to control and develop kickboxing across India. It is the sole Indian affiliate of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO), an International Federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee. The federation organises national and international championships, training camps, referee and coach seminars, belt grading certifications, and anti-doping initiatives across all age groups and styles for both boys and girls. Disciplines governed include the tatami formats of Point Fighting, Light Contact and Kick Light along with the ring formats of Full Contact, Low Kick and K-1 Rules. WAKO India works with state kickboxing associations to identify and prepare athletes representing the country at WAKO World and Continental Championships.