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All Nepal Kabaddi Association

Sport	Kabaddi
Jurisdiction	National
Abbreviation	ANKA
Founded	1977
Affiliation	International Kabaddi Federation
President	Tulsi Thapa
Secretary	Arbind Kumar Jha

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

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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.

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

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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.

Leadership

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As of the latest election held on July 11, 2023, the leadership of ANKA includes:

References

1. "All Nepal Kabaddi Association". Retrieved 28 December 2024.
2. "Logo and trophy of Nepal Kabaddi League unveiled". Retrieved 28 December 2024.

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