Stronger Together! Kabaddi Forever

STRONGER TOGETHER, KABADDI FOREVER has been picked as the theme for this year’s World Kabaddi Day to be celebrated on March 24th, 2026.

World Kabaddi Day was initiated in 2019 with the dates coinciding with the formation of World Kabaddi the previous year.

The theme was picked to highlight the strength of the sport in bringing the community together. It also highlights the long tradition of the sports that is said to have originated more than 5,000 years ago.

The World Kabaddi Day is more than just another day in the calendar, it is a day that kabaddi celebrates the struggles and victories of the past. It celebrates the vision of the sports future. It celebrates the people that had made the sport a worldwide wonder. It celebrates the founders, the players, the coaches, the administrators, the technical officials and each and every one, smitten by the game.

World Kabaddi is calling upon the international kabaddi fraternity to celebrate this momentous occasion to show their love for kabaddi.

In conjunction with the celebrations, World Kabaddi hopes that the kabaddi fraternity would conduct at least one kabaddi activity in each country the month of March.

It will be a celebration of kabaddi around the world.

The events should be designed to be a fun event that creates awareness and enthusiasm for kabaddi in each participating communities.

The event should be designed for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level.

With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it should inspire youngsters to take up kabaddi competitively or socially.

TYPE OF EVENTS

i. International Friendlies

ii. Competitions

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Senior Citizens

iii. Kabaddi demonstrations

iv. Exhibition matches (celebrities, other sports personalities, community leaders  etc)

Participants are encouraged to use the following hashtags in all postings of the event on social media – #worldkabaddiday #playkabaddi #onekabaddi #worldkabaddi #StrongerTogether

All registered participating organisation will receive a special certificate to commemorate the celebrations.

All events should also be posted on the official World Kabaddi social media platforms.

Please fill up the form below for us to include your event officially in our calendar of events.

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Event Appreciation Certificate would be issued to the registered organisation.
Please give a short description of the event you are planning in conjunction with the World Kabaddi Day 2026.

In conjunction with the World Kabaddi Day, there will also be awards given out to the best in the kabaddi fraternity. These Awards would be for both the international and individual categories. Nominations is now open at the following link.

Name
Awarded to the person who has contributed immensely for the growth of the sport of kabaddi internationally.
Awarded to the National Kabaddi Federation that has contributed most for the development and promotion of the sport of kabaddi at the international level.
Awarded to the National Kabaddi Federation that has contributed most for the development and promotion of the sport of kabaddi at the international level.
Awarded to the person, whose administrative acumen, has helped the growth of the sport in the country. This award is given to a person from each individual country.
Awarded to the organisation at state, provincial or club that has contributed most to the growth of the sport in the country concerned. This award is presented to one organisation from each individual country.
Awarded to the best male player internationally. This award is presented to only one international player.
Awarded to the best female player internationally. This award is presented to only one international player.
Awarded to the best male player in each country. This award is presented to one player from each individual country.
Awarded to the best female player in each country. This award is presented to one player from each individual country.
Awarded to the best coach in each country. This award is presented to one coach from each individual country.
Awarded to the best Technical Official in each country. This award is presented to one official from each individual country.
Awarded to the best volunteer in each country. This award is presented to one individual from each individual country, who are not a member of the kabaddi organisation of the country.