Discipline #05team ballMen & Women
Official National Championship Discipline #05
Pro Kabaddi
Traditional Indian power sport celebrating courage, super tackles, breathless raiding, and tactical unit defense.
Format
Two halves of 20 minutes with 5-minute interval
Equipment
Official Gear Provided
Dates
5–12 Jan 2027
Technical Provisions & Competition Matrix
Federation / Rule AuthorityInternational Kabaddi Federation (IKF) / AKFI Rules
Playing Strength & RosterPlayers on court: 7 | Substitutes: 5 | Total squad: 12 players
Scoring & Winner Determination
Points for successful raids, tackles, all-out (2 bonus points), and bonus line crossing.Safety, Medical & Equipment Protocol
High-density certified EVA foam mats. Nails trimmed, jewellery prohibited, pre-match weigh-in.Key Technical Rules & Match Guidelines
30-second raid clock strictly enforced with audible cant / electronic timer
Do-or-Die raid triggered on third consecutive empty raid
Super Tackle active with 3 or fewer defenders on mat (2 points)
Revival system strictly governed by AKFI protocols
Nominations Closed
View SchedulePro Kabaddi Championship Fixtures
Registrations are currently closed by the Secretariat. Explore official venue guidelines below.
Competition Arena
Ganpat University - 1; Ganpat University - 2
Official Pro Kabaddi standard synthetic matting arena with electronic scoring and audio buzzer.
Host CampusGanpat University, Kherva
Medical WingPhysiotherapy On-Site
Technical JuryFederation Certified