What is the International Kabaddi Federation?
The International Kabaddi Federation is the sport's world governing body, running the Kabaddi World Cup and coordinating with the Asian Kabaddi Federation on continental competition and the Asian Games programme.[1] [2]
A governance caveat
Stated plainly: kabaddi's international governance has been disputed between competing organizations and court proceedings in India, which is why "world championship" claims in the sport require checking their source — a contrast with the settled federations elsewhere on this site.[2] [4]
References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Kabaddi (governance). Accessed August 2026.
- Pro Kabaddi League — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- Kabaddi Adda — championships and results. Accessed August 2026.