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Kabaddi Federation Uganda | |
Abbreviation | KFU |
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Founded | 1 January 2017 |
Founded at | Rubaga, Kampala |
Type | Federation of national associations |
Legal status | Not-for-profit |
Purpose | Sport governance |
Headquarters | Nalukolongo, Rubaga |
Coordinates | 00°18′11″N 32°33′11″E / 0.30306°N 32.55306°E |
Region served | Uganda |
Membership | 10 clubs |
Official languages | English |
Aminah Buyinza [1] | |
General Secretary | Edgar Mujuni |
Head Of Partnerships | Jacob Kato |
Website |
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The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda (KFU) is the governing body of Kabaddi in Uganda. [2] Kabaddi, is a contact sport, native to the Indian subcontinent. [3]: 305 The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda was founded in 2017 [4] and its affiliated to International Kabaddi Federation since 2017. [5] It organises both the men as well the women's national Kabaddi team and organises the Uganda Kabaddi League. [5] [6]
The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda headquarters is located on Plot 12/16, Mapeera road, Nalukolongo, Rubaga Division in Kampala District. [7] [8]
In February 2019, the National Council Of Uganda certified the Kabaddi Federation of Uganda as one of the sports in the country. [9] [10]
In November 2019, Uganda Kabaddi team competed in the Junior World Kabaddi Championship which took place in Iran. [11] [12] [13]