Kabaddi fiasco: Indian teams do not turn up, confusions galore at federation’s trials
6 years, 6 months ago

Kabaddi fiasco: Indian teams do not turn up, confusions galore at federation’s trials

The Hindu  

Players with grievances against the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and High Court petitioners representing them were left frustrated when none of the members of the Asian Games kabaddi teams turned up at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. According to an order by the High Court on August 2, 2018, a “selection process” was to be undertaken on Saturday, to be conducted by the AKFI, as the court had admitted that a fresh selection process in the lead-up to the Games “may result in extreme demoralisation and impact the performance of the players in the ensuing competition.” The High Court’s order had been in response to a petition filed by former India player Mahipal Singh, who had alleged that the Asian Games teams were not selected fairly. B. S. Nagar, one of the High Court petitioners against the AKFI, pointed out irregularities in the whole implementation of the “selection process” but accepted, “I don’t think there is any relevance of any selection match for any event and neither is there any intention for this.” Would the matter be settled if the Asian Games teams had arrived? They did not wish to entertain any questions on the controversy, saying they were following the Court’s order, which did not mention the required presence of the Asian Games teams for the "selection process."

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Kabaddi's global body declares World Cup in UK 'unauthorised', asks Indian federation to take action against team
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6 days, 22 hours ago

Kabaddi's global body declares World Cup in UK 'unauthorised', asks Indian federation to take action against team

Hindustan Times  

The International Kabaddi Federation on Wednesday declared that the World Cup being held in London is not an "authorised" event and asked the sport's Indian apex body to act against the team that had gone to take part in the tournament. Kabaddi's global body declares World Cup in UK 'unauthorised' Kabaddi World Cup 2025 is being held in the West …

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 not legit? What is the controversy and why India not recognised?
1 week ago

Kabaddi World Cup 2025 not legit? What is the controversy and why India not recognised?

The Hindu  

The International Kabaddi Federation, the international governing body for the sport, had denounced the recognition of Kabaddi World Cup 2025, being played under the aegis of the World Kabaddi Federation. “These authorised NSFs with formal recognition of the Olympic system in their respective countries are not participating in the so-called Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in the United Kingdom,” the IKF …

Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025: How the Supreme Court, just 20 days of training and the fire to dominate led India to gold
2 weeks ago

Asian Kabaddi Championship 2025: How the Supreme Court, just 20 days of training and the fire to dominate led India to gold

The Hindu  

International kabaddi tournaments are few and far between but when the time comes, India finds a way to step up and dominate. We were in our regular kits.” The Asian Championship returned after an eight-year gap, with India winning the last edition in Gorgan, Iran, beating Korea in the final. “Some of the participating teams might have brought a second-string …

Supreme Court hands over reins of amateur kabaddi federation to governing body
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court hands over reins of amateur kabaddi federation to governing body

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday requested former Delhi High Court judge, Justice S.P. The court directed AKFI, which is recognised by the Union Ministry of Sports, to facilitate the selection and conditioning of the women’s team set to participate in the Senior Asian Kabaddi Championship to be hosted by Iran from February 20-25. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and …

Supreme Court Entrusts Charge Of Kabbadi Federation To Elected Body; Asks Centre To Ensure Participation Of Indian Team In Asian Championship
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Entrusts Charge Of Kabbadi Federation To Elected Body; Asks Centre To Ensure Participation Of Indian Team In Asian Championship

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure that Indian Kabbadi players are allowed to participate in the Asian Kabbadi Championship to be held in Iran from February 20 to 25. The Court also requested Justice SP Garg, who was appointed by the Delhi High Court as the administrator of the Amateur Kabbadi …

Supreme Court Entrusts Charge Of Kabbadi Federation To Elected Body; Asks Centre To Ensure Participation Of Indian Team In Asian Championship
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Entrusts Charge Of Kabbadi Federation To Elected Body; Asks Centre To Ensure Participation Of Indian Team In Asian Championship

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure that Indian Kabbadi players are allowed to participate in the Asian Kabbadi Championship to be held in Iran from February 20 to 25. The Court also requested Justice SP Garg, who was appointed by the Delhi High Court as the administrator of the Amateur Kabbadi …

Strong Measures Needed To Infuse Purity & Independence In Sports Bodies : Supreme Court In Kabbadi Federation Dispute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Strong Measures Needed To Infuse Purity & Independence In Sports Bodies : Supreme Court In Kabbadi Federation Dispute

Live Law  

While hearing a matter relating to the Kabbadi Federation, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said that some strong measures are required to be taken to "infuse purity, fairness, autonomy and independence" in the election of Sports Federations in India and to "oust such persons who have monopolized the sports federation for their vested interest.”The bench took note of the offensive …

Asian Games 2023: India vs Iran men’s kabaddi final harder than Kargil posting, says coach Edachery Bhaskaran
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India vs Iran men’s kabaddi final harder than Kargil posting, says coach Edachery Bhaskaran

The Hindu  

The final leg of the Asian Games saw a gold medal match the world will not forget. India players argue with referees on a disputed decision in the men’s kabaddi gold medal match between India and Iran during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Gold medalist Indian team poses for photos during the presentation ceremony after the Women’s Team …

Kabaddi: India beat Iran in a controversial final
1 year, 5 months ago

Kabaddi: India beat Iran in a controversial final

Hindustan Times  

A conventional kabaddi match lasts 45 minutes -- two halves of 20 minutes each interspersed by a five-minute break. Seven-time champions India had waited for five years to reclaim the men's kabaddi gold, and after being locked at 28-all with a minute to go, the desperation spilled onto the mat in Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre on Saturday. India players argue …

India kabaddi captain Pawan Sehrawat hints at bias in Asian Games: Neeraj fought back and we did too, gold is ours only
1 year, 5 months ago

India kabaddi captain Pawan Sehrawat hints at bias in Asian Games: Neeraj fought back and we did too, gold is ours only

The Hindu  

Pawan Sehrawat had declared ‘ apna gold wapas leke ayenge’ on the eve of the final against Iran. Indian team celebrates after winning the Women’s Team Gold Medal Kabaddi match against Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. But we have too many people and they can’t make a decision,” a despondent Iran …

Asian Games 2023: India reclaims gold medals in Kabaddi men and women despite controversy in men’s final
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India reclaims gold medals in Kabaddi men and women despite controversy in men’s final

The Hindu  

An hour for two points and a minute more – that sums up the men’s kabaddi final between India and Iran at the Asian Games here on Saturday that started on a tense note. Gold medalist Indian team poses for photos during the presentation ceremony after the Women’s Team Gold Medal Kabaddi match against Chinese Taipei at the 19th Asian …

India Win Gold In Asian Games Men's Kabaddi Competition After High-Voltage Controversy
1 year, 5 months ago

India Win Gold In Asian Games Men's Kabaddi Competition After High-Voltage Controversy

ABP News  

In an exhilarating final clash between India and Iran at the Asian Games 2023, Kabaddi fans were treated to a dramatic turn of events that momentarily suspended the match. This unforeseen turn of events injected a significant amount of controversy and drama into an already thrilling gold medal match between these two Kabaddi teams. More officials were summoned, and the …

India and Pakistan to face-off in Asian Games men’s kabaddi semifinal e prasad pro kabaddi league
1 year, 5 months ago

India and Pakistan to face-off in Asian Games men’s kabaddi semifinal e prasad pro kabaddi league

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s kabaddi team showcased determination on a busy Thursday in Hangzhou at the Asian Games. When asked about India’s performance in its two matches on Thursday, E Prasad, the Technical Director of Pro Kabaddi League, said, “India are doing well in the raiding and defence departments. The Indian players should also ensure that they don’t get injured.” China …

Kabaddi at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events
1 year, 5 months ago

Kabaddi at Asian Games 2023: Preview, Schedule, Squads, Medal Events

The Hindu  

Kabaddi, a contact sport, made its debut at the Asian Games in Beijing in 1990. India clinched the gold in the inaugural edition, boasting a team that included notable figures like Ashan Kumar, the current men’s head coach. Kabaddi at the Hangzhou Asian Games is scheduled from October 2 to 7 at the Xiaoshan Guali Sports Centre. INDIAN KABADDI SQUAD …

PKL Player Auction Postponed In Order to Facilitate Indian Preparation for Asian Games
1 year, 6 months ago

PKL Player Auction Postponed In Order to Facilitate Indian Preparation for Asian Games

News 18  

The organisers of the Pro Kabaddi League have postponed the player auction for its 10th season to a later date, in order to facilitate seamless preparation of the Indian teams for the Asian Games. A spokesperson from Mashal Sports, the organisers of PKL, said, ”We have received a formal request from the AKFI administrator to defer the PKL season 10 …

Indian NSFs must keep selection process fair
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian NSFs must keep selection process fair

The Hindu  

With the Asian Games just a few months away, Indian wrestling has once again found itself in the midst of self-inflicted controversy – this time around selection for the continental games. Although the Asian Games are one of the most important tournaments for Indian wrestlers, many of whom have been “preparing all their lives” for the opportunity to take part …

Asian Kabaddi Championship: Squad, fixtures & live streaming info - all you need to know
1 year, 8 months ago

Asian Kabaddi Championship: Squad, fixtures & live streaming info - all you need to know

The Hindu  

The senior Indian men’s team will be in action at the Asian Kabaddi Championship slated to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from June 27 to June 30. FOLLOW LIVE | Day 3 of the Asian Kabaddi Championships: India goes up against Iran Live Updates The four-day event marks the return of the Asian championship after a gap of …

Delhi HC Allows 2 Teenage Kabaddi Players to Represent India in Junior World Championship in Iran
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC Allows 2 Teenage Kabaddi Players to Represent India in Junior World Championship in Iran

News 18  

Two teenage Kabaddi players, permission for whose participation in the Junior World Kabaddi Championship the authorities had withdrawn on account of “minor injuries”, have been allowed by the Delhi High Court to represent India in the tournament in Iran. “Considering that these players are part of the junior team which has been selected by respondent no.2, they may not even …

Back from injury, kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat raring to shine on international stage
2 years, 1 month ago

Back from injury, kabaddi star Pawan Sehrawat raring to shine on international stage

The Hindu  

When you break the bank and spend more than 51 per cent of the available purse on a player in any sport, it means you are relying heavily on that player to keep your hopes alive. Tamil Thalaivas experienced just this, having spent INR 2.26 CR for Pawan Sehrawat in the auctions ahead of the ninth edition of the Pro …

National Games: Kerala HC dismisses KSVA’s appeal challenging order allowing volleyball players selection
2 years, 6 months ago

National Games: Kerala HC dismisses KSVA’s appeal challenging order allowing volleyball players selection

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the Kerala State Volleyball Association’s appeal challenging its recent interim order which allowed players selected by the Kerala State Sports Council to represent the State in the coming National Games in Gujarat. In its interim order on September 2, the HC had directed the Kerala Olympic Association to withdraw the list of players selected …

VFI to pick Asian Games team from national championship
3 years, 1 month ago

VFI to pick Asian Games team from national championship

The Hindu  

The RuPay Prime Volleyball League begins in Hyderabad on Saturday and the Volleyball Federation of India, which has no role in it, has now taken a decision that closes the doors of the Indian team for the league's stars this year. “The Indian team for the Asian Games will be selected from the Bhubaneswar National,” VFI's secretary-general Anil Choudhary told …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju orders inquiry into 'unofficial' Indian team's participation in circle style kabaddi World Cup in Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju orders inquiry into 'unofficial' Indian team's participation in circle style kabaddi World Cup in Pakistan

Firstpost  

The sports minister said he has asked the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to conduct an inquiry. Amritsar/New Delhi: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday ordered the national kabaddi federation to launch an inquiry into an “unauthorised” Indian team’s participation in the circle style world cup in Pakistan even as the side’s promoter asserted that no permission was needed to …

Rijiju orders inquiry into unofficial participation in Pakistan Kabaddi WC
5 years, 1 month ago

Rijiju orders inquiry into unofficial participation in Pakistan Kabaddi WC

The Hindu  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday ordered the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to launch an inquiry into an “unauthorised” Indian team’s participation in the circle style world cup in Pakistan even as the side’s promoter asserted that no permission was needed to compete in the “unofficial” tournament. “We did not need permission from any authority for participating in the …

Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India asks Pakistan to forbid 'unauthorised' Indian team from using national flag in final
5 years, 1 month ago

Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India asks Pakistan to forbid 'unauthorised' Indian team from using national flag in final

Firstpost  

A contingent from India had reached Lahore last Saturday via the Wagah Border to take part in the kabaddi championship The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India has written a letter to its Pakistani counterpart, asking it not to allow the “unauthorised” Indian team, which is under investigation by the Sports Ministry, to use the national flag during Sunday’s final of …

Patna Pirates vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi League 2018 Highlights: As It Happened
6 years, 5 months ago

Patna Pirates vs Tamil Thalaivas, Pro Kabaddi League 2018 Highlights: As It Happened

News 18  

Preview: In a nation now obsessed with franchise-based leagues since the inauguration of the Indian Premier League changed the way sports were presented to fans, the success of the Pro Kabaddi League remains a heartwarming tale. However, this year’s league will begin in the backdrop of a disappointing show for the men’s and women’s national teams in the Asian Games …

Kabaddi — Has India lost its mojo?
6 years, 5 months ago

Kabaddi — Has India lost its mojo?

The Hindu  

India’s losses to Iran and South Korea at the 2018 Asian Games have ignited a new debate: Have the dynamics of the kabaddi world changed, and has India’s hegemony over the sport come to an end? It’s still new, but it is much better known than it was five years ago,” said Fazel Atrachali, the most popular foreign player in …

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL challenging selection process for players for Pro Kabaddi League
6 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL challenging selection process for players for Pro Kabaddi League

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court dismissed the plea moved by some kabaddi players who were selected neither for the recent Asian Games nor the league. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to entertain a PIL challenging the process of selecting players for the sixth season of the Pro Kabaddi League scheduled to start from 7 October, saying it …

Confusions galore at kabaddi trials with rival association's players turning up to play against absent Indian squads
6 years, 6 months ago

Confusions galore at kabaddi trials with rival association's players turning up to play against absent Indian squads

Firstpost  

Confusion reigned supreme at the trials conducted by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, with a rival association’s players turning up for a match, that was never scheduled, against the Indian squads. New Delhi: Confusion reigned supreme at the trials conducted by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, with a rival association’s players turning up for a match, that was …

Asian Games 2018 Kabaddi: Iran ends India's kabaddi dominance, former stars stunned
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018 Kabaddi: Iran ends India's kabaddi dominance, former stars stunned

The Hindu  

India's supremacy in kabaddi at the Asian Games, a sport in which the country's men's team has bagged every single gold medal since 1990, was put to an end on Thursday. Former Indian team raider Ashok Shinde, who led the nation to its first Asian Games kabaddi gold in 1990, was shaken by the team's performance. RELATED| IND vs IRN: …

Asian Games 2018 Kabaddi Live: India vs Iran
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018 Kabaddi Live: India vs Iran

The Hindu  

We will see a new Gold medal winner other than India in Kabaddi for the first time in Asian Games history. #KABADDI: Less than 10 minutes left and seven time champion India trails Iran 13-16 in their semifinal clash. #AsianGames#Asiangames2018 LIVE UPDATES https://t.co/TCd3KEN63o — Sportstar August 23, 2018 12-16: Pardeep goes on for a raid and the defence Iran defence …

Asian Games 2018: Indian men's kabaddi team suffer shock defeat to South Korea in group game
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Indian men's kabaddi team suffer shock defeat to South Korea in group game

Firstpost  

In a major upset, seven-time gold medallist India suffered their first ever loss in the Asian Games to South Korea in the men’s Kabaddi group A game here on Monday Jakarta: In a major upset, seven-time gold medallist India suffered their first ever loss in the Asian Games to South Korea in the men’s Kabaddi group A game here on …

Asian Games 2018: After wins, kabaddi coach eyes yellow
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018: After wins, kabaddi coach eyes yellow

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has always dominated men’s kabaddi at the Asian Games since its introduction in 1990 at the Beijing edition. India has won all seven gold at the quadrennial event and they are again out to defend the top spot under the guidance of veteran coach Ram Ram Mehar Singh. The defending champions opened their campaign in style with …

Asian Games 2018: Delhi HC orders players of Indian kabaddi teams to prove merit in post-event 'trial games' to receive benefits
6 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Delhi HC orders players of Indian kabaddi teams to prove merit in post-event 'trial games' to receive benefits

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court in a judgement on Friday deemed the selection process for the Indian kabaddi teams for the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta as an “eyewash” and ordered the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to conduct a fair selection process that is in accordance to the National Sports Code of India. Mumbai: The Delhi High Court in a …

Asian Games Kabaddi: Iran, Pak will pose biggest challenge, say Ajay Thakur
6 years, 8 months ago

Asian Games Kabaddi: Iran, Pak will pose biggest challenge, say Ajay Thakur

The Hindu  

India’s kabaddi team captain Ajay Thakur feels the men’s team is primed to win an eighth successive gold in the Asian Games to be held in Indonesia next month and said the biggest challenge will come from Iran and Pakistan. “The men’s and women’s teams are geared up to achieve their 8th consecutive gold and 3rd consecutive gold respectively at …

Asian Games 2018: Surender Nada, Surjeet Singh dropped from raider-heavy India squad for Jakarta event
6 years, 8 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Surender Nada, Surjeet Singh dropped from raider-heavy India squad for Jakarta event

Firstpost  

The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India named the Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi teams for the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta earlier this week. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India announced the Indian men’s and women’s kabaddi teams for the upcoming Asian Games in Jakarta when they uploaded images of the team sheets on their official website earlier this week. …

Asian Games 2018: Indian football teams' absence confirmed after organisers release event's official draw
6 years, 8 months ago

Asian Games 2018: Indian football teams' absence confirmed after organisers release event's official draw

Firstpost  

The IOA had decided against sending the men’s and women’s football teams to the Asian Games after they failed to meet the qualifying criteria set by the Olympic body. The Indian football teams have no chance of competing in the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia after the country didn’t feature in the event’s official draws released on Thursday. The Indian …

Kabaddi World Cup 2016: Full schedule, when and where to watch, live coverage on TV, online streaming
8 years, 5 months ago

Kabaddi World Cup 2016: Full schedule, when and where to watch, live coverage on TV, online streaming

Firstpost  

The 12-team Kabaddi World Cup kicks off with hosts and strong favourites India taking on South Korea in the opening clash. The Kabaddi World Cup enters its third edition, with the tournament set to kick off on the 7 October with its first fixture between hosts and strong favourites India, as well as South Korea. With 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, …

Asian Games: Indian men's kabaddi team grouped with Pakistan
10 years, 7 months ago

Asian Games: Indian men's kabaddi team grouped with Pakistan

India TV News  

Mumbai: Indian men's kabaddi team, which would be bidding for its seventh straight gold in next month's Asian Games, has been pooled along side arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A of the competition. The other two teams in Group A of the men's competition are Bangladesh and Thailand, as per the draw of the event commencing on September 28 at the …

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