World Kabaddi Federation

The World Governing Body of Kabaddi

Organization in Special Consultative status with the
United Nations Economic and Social Council

Dedicated to the United Nations International Year of Sport and Physical Education 2005

"Sports is a universal language. At its best it can bring people together - no matter what their origin, background, religious beliefs or economic status"
Kofi Annan UN Secretary General
Founder Diector & CEO
Mr. L.Dorji Lama
Biography		 President
Mr Ashok Das
United Kingdom

An Introduction

The first ever International Federation for Kabaddi sport “World Kabaddi Federation” (WKF) was officially founded in 2003 with a vision to find a way to unite all the Kabaddi organizations as well as to use Kabaddi sport to promote peace, Harmony, understanding and Co-operation amongst the world community. later as per the decision of the First World Congress held on the 4th Nov. 2004, “World Kabaddi Federation” was incorporated under section 25 of the companies Act, 1956 on 30 the September 2005 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India as an International Sports Federation to govern the game of Kabaddi at international level in capacity of sole organisation in charge of all forms of Kabaddi sports in World; the representative authority in all other world bodies responsible for Commonwealth, Continental games, world games, regional and International Olympic games and other sports related global activities and programs.

It shall protect the game of Kabaddi from introduction of improper methods and practices by National and regional bodies which may bring the game into disrepute and It shall act as arbitrator in settlement of disputes of member countries and affiliates arising out of membership disputes and others. It shall organize and sanction International competitions, official World Cup, World Championships and all other Regional and International tournaments.

Affiliation and legal status of WKF

WKF is proud Member of the following Organizations:

  1. Consultative Status with United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
  2. International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
  3. Int’l member of International Sport Network Organization (ISNO)
  4. Full member of General Association of the Asia Pacific Sports Federations (GAAPSF).
  5. Accredited Member of International Trade Council (ITC)
  6. Associate of Union of International Associations (UIA) Belgium
  7. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Recognition
    As per the provisions of the Olympic Charter, WKF had officially applied for IOC recognition on 24.10.2005 which was acknowledged by IOC Sports Department vide letter No 2007/CKGF/clcn 1 February 2006. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has assured the recognition the Kabaddi sport upon having a minimum of 50 affiliate National Federations. Thus IOC recognition process of WKF is in process and we are optimistic about getting the IOC Recognition to WKF and the game of Kabaddi in near future provided that all the Kabaddi organizations are united.

Legal Status with Govt. of India & Certified ISO 9001:

  1. Certified ISO 9001 : 2015 for the Promotion & Development of Kabaddi, Organising Tournaments, Leagues & Creating opportunities for Players on International platforms.
  2. MSME Certificate bearing UDYAM-DL-03-0061165 was obtained from Govt. of India Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 08.05.2025.
  3. 12A was registered and approved provisionally on 17.06.2025
  4. 80G Form No. 10AC was registered and approved provisionally on 17.06.2025
  5. NGO Darpan was registered on 30 th May 2025