The IKF banned the amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) in July last year when the ‘selected institution’ was not allowed to charge.
Published Date – 25 March 2025, 10:55 AM
New Delhi: International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) President Vinod Kumar Tiwari told PTI that the ban would be lifted after an executive council meeting next month.
The IKF banned the amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) in July last year when the ‘selected institution’ was not allowed to charge.
“The court, appointed by the court, handed over the AKFI office bearers elected in December 2023. AKFI office holders have begun working from the AKFI office at the JLN Stadium.”
“So, the ban on Akif will be lifted. We will have our Executive Board Meeting (IKF) next month and this ban will be formally lifted.” In a February 6 order, the Supreme Court asked AKFI Administrator Justice (Retd
However, the SC Division Bench had made it clear that it had not yet recognized the selected organization of the federation, but they were approved the order to allow Indian players to participate in the scheduled senior Asian Kabaddi Championship -2025 in Iran from February 20 to 25.
The top court approved the order after two national kabaddi players – Priyanka and Pooja, who directed Akifi to send it to the Asian Kabaddi Championship in Iran.
