Kabaddi Set To Make A Push For Olympics
He further stated that “62 countries have come forward to participate in kabaddi and have obtained membership in the International Kabaddi Federation.”
Hyderabad: The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) is working towards its goal of having kabaddi included in the 2036 Olympic Games, the world body’s president Kasani Gnaneshwar said here on Sunday. He also stated that efforts are underway to secure a place for kabaddi in the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Gnaneshwar was addressing the media after the IKF Executive Committee meeting held here under his chairmanship. Sharing the Federation’s future plans and initiatives for the global development of kabaddi, Gnaneshwar stated that the inclusion of kabaddi in the Olympics would bring greater international recognition to the sport and provide significant encouragement and opportunities to the players.
He announced that the Federation is preparing plans to organise a Kabaddi World Cup and launch a Women’s Kabaddi Premier League in the near future. Countries interested in hosting the Kabaddi World Cup have been invited to submit their proposals. Highlighting the success of Men’s Kabaddi Pro League, he said “the Federation aims to create similar opportunities for women through dedicated women’s kabaddi leagues, encouraging greater participation.”
He further stated that “62 countries have come forward to participate in kabaddi and have obtained membership in the International Kabaddi Federation.”