Aravind Kumar Jha Elected IKF Secretary
The International Kabaddi Federation chose Aravind Kumar Jha as its new secretary during a General Assembly in Japan.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Other Sports
The International Kabaddi Federation has elected Aravind Kumar Jha as its new secretary. Jha, who also serves as the general secretary of the All Nepal Kabaddi Association, assumed the role during the federation's recent General Assembly held in Japan.
Why it matters
The election of a representative from the All Nepal Kabaddi Association marks a strategic shift for the federation as it works to broaden the reach of the sport. The assembly also solidified plans to host major international events in Nepal, signaling a significant push to increase the country's footprint in the global kabaddi community.
Aravind Kumar Jha was selected as the new IKF secretary during the recent General Assembly in Japan. The election confirms the transition of leadership within the international governing body for the sport.
The players
Aravind Kumar Jha
He is the newly elected secretary of the International Kabaddi Federation and serves as the general secretary of the All Nepal Kabaddi Association.
International Kabaddi Federation
This is the global governing body responsible for organizing and promoting kabaddi competitions and setting the rules for the sport worldwide.
All Nepal Kabaddi Association
This is the national sporting organization that oversees the development and promotion of kabaddi within Nepal.
The details
The General Assembly meeting resulted in both the leadership election and the approval of two upcoming international competitions to be held in Nepal. These events are part of an effort to bolster the sport's presence in the region and expand professional competitive opportunities.
Timeline
The Four Nations Cup is scheduled to take place in Nepal in November 2026.
The Asian Women's Championship is set to be hosted in Nepal in March 2027.
Season Trajectory
The hosting of two major international events in Nepal marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the sport. This geographic expansion creates new opportunities for regional teams to influence the global rankings and impacts the long-term tournament hosting cycle.
The confirmation of the Four Nations Cup and the Asian Women's Championship in Nepal creates a set schedule for international competition over the next two years. Fans and analysts can track these upcoming tournaments to evaluate how the new leadership influences the tournament calendar and global rankings.
The takeaway
The move to host multiple international tournaments in Nepal suggests an era of increased investment in the sport's regional infrastructure. Readers interested in the sport should monitor the official federation calendar as these upcoming dates for the Four Nations Cup and Asian Women's Championship approach.
What happens next
The Four Nations Cup is set to take place in Nepal in November 2026, followed by the Asian Women's Championship in Nepal in March 2027.
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