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| Sport | Kabaddi |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction |  National |
| Abbreviation | ANKA |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Affiliation | International Kabaddi Federation |
| President | Tulsi Thapa |
| Secretary | Arbind Kumar Jha |
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The All Nepal Kabaddi Association (ANKA) is the governing body for the sport of kabaddi in Nepal. It is responsible for organizing national tournaments, promoting the sport, and managing the national kabaddi teams.
History
The ANKA was established to develop and promote kabaddi in Nepal. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in popularizing the sport and organizing various national and international tournaments.
Leadership
As of the latest election held on July 11, 2023, the leadership of ANKA includes:
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Tulsi Thapa |
| Vice-President | Kumar Aale Ratia Rajbanshi |
| Secretary General | Arbind Kumar Jha |
| Secretary | Tarkaraj Bhatt |
| Treasurer | Krishna Dev Pant |
| Members | Tej Bahadur Bista, Nirajan Shrestha, Janak Chaudhary, Jai Bahadur Bohora, Bindu Thapa Magar, Bhagwati Adhikari, Nirmala Kumari B.C., Sharad Darshandhari, Raj Kumar Chhetri, Umalal Yadav, Dhirendra Rajbangshi |
Tournaments and Competitions
ANKA organizes several national tournaments, including the Nepal Kabaddi League (NKL) , which involves six franchise teams representing Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Dhangadhi, and Butwal. The league is sponsored by Astrionix and is expected to boost the popularity of kabaddi in Nepal.
International Representation
The Nepal national kabaddi team, managed by ANKA, has participated in various international competitions, including the World Cup, Asian Games, and Asian Kabaddi Championship. The team has achieved notable success, winning medals in several international tournaments.
Women's Kabaddi
ANKA has also been working towards promoting women's kabaddi in Nepal. The women's team has won medals in the South Asian Games and made a debut with a bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
References
- "All Nepal Kabaddi Association". Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- "Logo and trophy of Nepal Kabaddi League unveiled". Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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