IKF Labels Current Kabaddi World Cup in London as Unapproved
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Synopsis
On March 19, the IKF declared the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in the UK as unauthorized, organized by the WKF. They emphasized that no affiliated national federations are involved, and the event lacks official backing.
Key Takeaways
- The IKF asserts the current Kabaddi World Cup lacks authorization.
- The event is organized by the unrecognized WKF.
- No national federations are participating in the tournament.
- The India team has no official endorsement from the AKFI.
- IKF calls for action against misrepresentation in the sport.
New Delhi, March 19 (NationPress) In a recent announcement, the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has made a definitive statement concerning the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup 2025 taking place in the United Kingdom. The IKF strongly asserted that this event, organized by the so-called World Kabaddi Federation (WKF), lacks authorization from the official governing body.
As the recognized global authority for Kabaddi, endorsed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Asian Kabaddi Federation (AKF), the IKF clarified that the tournament does not have its sanctioning, and its activities are not supported by any of the governing bodies responsible for legitimate Kabaddi competitions.
The IKF pointed out that no national Kabaddi federation affiliated with the OCA or AKF, nor any acknowledged National Sport Federation (NSF) for Kabaddi, is participating in this unauthorized event. These federations, which oversee the sport within their respective nations, have not authorized their teams' involvement. The statement specifically noted that the so-called India team in this competition lacks official endorsement from the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), the governing body for Kabaddi in India.
Moreover, the IKF called upon the AKFI to handle this matter appropriately and take necessary measures against the India team involved in this unauthorized World Cup. The IKF also urged other national federations under the AKF and its affiliates to guarantee that no teams misrepresent their countries at this event.
The IKF’s decisive position aims to uphold the integrity of the sport, ensuring that any Kabaddi competition, particularly those featuring national teams, is conducted with appropriate recognition and authority. They have also communicated these concerns to national Olympic organizations, urging them not to be misled into granting sanction or recognition to teams participating in the unapproved Kabaddi World Cup.
