Tournament Detail

1. General Information

The First Four Nation Cup Kabaddi Championship 2026 is being organised with the collaboration of the All Nepal Kabaddi Association, the Kabaddi Association of Thailand, the Kabaddi Association of Malaysia, and the Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation.

As part of the championship framework, the participating federations have the opportunity to invite a guest team from another nation. Accordingly, the Indian Kabaddi Team has been formally invited to participate as a guest team in this landmark inaugural edition of the Four Nation Cup.

The participation of a guest team will further strengthen international sporting relations, promote friendly competition, encourage cultural exchange, and contribute meaningfully to the long-term development of Kabaddi among neighbouring Asian countries.

2. Primary Objectives of the Four Nation Cup

The primary objective of the Four Nation Cup Kabaddi Championship is to unite neighbouring countries through the sport of Kabaddi and promote its growth, accessibility, and standard of play at the international level.

The championship is envisioned as a friendly international competition, to be organized once every eight months on a rotational basis among the participating countries.

The event aims to:

• Strengthen friendship and sporting relationships among participating nations.
• Promote cultural exchange, cooperation, and mutual respect across Asian youth.
• Provide international exposure and competitive opportunities to rising young players.
• Improve the technical standards, refereeing, and overall quality of Kabaddi.
• Encourage the exchange of coaching, officiating, and sports development knowledge.
• Establish a sustainable platform for long-term Kabaddi development in the region.

3. Technical Information and Rules

The First Four Nation Cup Kabaddi Championship 2026 is organised by the All Nepal Kabaddi Association under the aegis of the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) and the Asian Kabaddi Federation (AKF).

The championship shall be conducted strictly in accordance with the applicable IKF Rules and Regulations, along with approved technical guidelines for international competition. The tournament will be contested using a Round Robin league system, followed by the grand final.

4. Competition Schedule

Note: The competition schedule is subject to any changes by the organizing committee. Regulations also cover uniform and equipment, medical facilities and player safety, accommodation and transportation, awards and medal distribution, and code of conduct/disciplinary rules.

5. Eligibility & Player Regulations