International Kabaddi Federation

International Kabaddi Federation
SportKabaddi
AbbreviationIKF
FoundedJanuary 2004; 20 years ago (January 2004)
LocationJaipur, India
PresidentVinod Kumar Tiwari (India)
SecretaryR.M. Sunderashan (Malaysia)

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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  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Gehlot to head IKF". The Hindu. 2004-11-22. Archived from the original on 2004-12-24. Retrieved 7 August 2013.