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Governing body of Kabaddi Sport
KFU
Kabaddi Federation Uganda
AbbreviationKFU
Founded1 January 2017; 8 years ago (2017-01-01)
Founded atRubaga, Kampala
TypeFederation of national associations
Legal statusNot-for-profit
PurposeSport governance
HeadquartersNalukolongo, Rubaga
Coordinates00°18′11″N 32°33′11″E / 0.30306°N 32.55306°E / 0.30306; 32.55306
Region served Uganda
Membership10 clubs
Official languages English
PresidentAminah Buyinza
General SecretaryEdgar Mujuni
Head Of PartnershipsJacob Kato
Websitewww.kabaddifu.co.ug

The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda (KFU) is the governing body of Kabaddi in Uganda.Kabaddi, is a contact sport, native to the Indian subcontinent. The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda was founded in 2017 and its affiliated to International Kabaddi Federation since 2017. It organises both the men as well the women's national Kabaddi team and organises the Uganda Kabaddi League.

Location

The Kabaddi Federation of Uganda headquarters is located on Plot 12/16, Mapeera road, Nalukolongo, Rubaga Division in Kampala District.

Organisation

In February 2019, the National Council Of Uganda certified the Kabaddi Federation of Uganda as one of the sports in the country.

Competition

In November 2019, Uganda Kabaddi team competed in the Junior World Kabaddi Championship which took place in Iran.

References

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  8. "NCS recorgnises American Football, two other Sports". PML Daily. 9 February 2019. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
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  11. "16 states to attend 1st Junior World Kabaddi Championship in Iran - IRNA English". en.irna.ir. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
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