About Kabaddi Federation of Uganda

About Kabaddi Federation of Uganda

Kabaddi is a contact sport that originated in Ancient India. The game of Kabaddi shall be governed and played under the following rules and regulations of International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda (KFU) is the central body for the administration and promotion of game of Kabaddi in Uganda. Established in 2017, KFU is preceded by the World Kabaddi Federation, which came into existence in 1950. It also organizes international Kabaddi tournaments for both men and women, in Uganda. Sub-junior and junior nationals and zonal competitions are also held by KFU, to promote the game at the local level.

History of Kabaddi Sport

Kabaddi originated from India and is the one of the most popular games of Asia. Kabaddi came on international Map during SAF (South Asian Federation) Games, Dhaka in 1985. Kabaddi saw its major breakthrough in 1990 when it was included in the Asian Games during 11th Asian Games at Beijing, China in 1990, since then Kabaddi is a regular discipline in Asian Games Kabaddi is an Indian game which requires both power and skill for its play. It is a simple and inexpensive game and doesn't require a big playing area or any playing equipment.

Our vision

To promote and develop the game of Kabaddi and it's physical education as a national game and promote the noble ideas of Olympic movement in Uganda

Our Mission

To develop the moral and physical qualities of Kabaddi players and  youths of Uganda by regular activities in Kabaddi

Our Core Values

Respect, Social, Justice and quality, passion, commitment, innovation , accountability, transparancy, action, and responsibility, self sufficiency, voluntarism and team work