Member : World Associaton of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)
Recog. By : International Olympic Committee (IOC)
WAKO INDIA REDEFINING
KICKBOXING KICKBOXING FEDERATION SPORT IN INDIA VOL - I, BULLETIN-2017-18
Regd. Office & National H. Q.: #7, 1st Floor, Achievers Centre Point Mall, Sector-49, Faridabad - 121001, Haryana, India Contact No. +91 9811986191, Email: [email protected] | Website: www.wakoindia.org MR. SANTOSH K AGRAWAL, PRESIDENT WAKO INDIA Being Felicitated by MR. ROY BAKER, PRESIDENT, WAKO (IF) during General Assembly held on 2nd February 2019 in Italy
THIS CERTIFICATE IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY
WAKO INDIA KICKBOXING FEDERATION
IN SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR YOUR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE SPORT OF KICKBOXING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PROVISIONAL RECOGNITION BY THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ON 30TH NOVEMBER 2018.
LIFE CAN ONLY BE UNDERSTOOD LOOKING BACKWARDS, BUT IT MUST BE LIVED LOOKING FORWARD. LET US MAKE OUR FUTURE NOW AND LET US MAKE OUR DREAMS OF TOMORROW A REALITY.
WORLD ASSOCIATION OF KICKBOXING ORGANIZATIONS
PRESIDENT WAKO
Veni, Vidi, Vici
2 | WAKO India Bulletin A BRIEF ON “KICKBOXING”
Kickboxing relatively is a modern Martial Arts System, syllabus of which was derived by combining several fighting techniques from a variety of more traditional disciplines, including Kung-Fu, Karate, Thai Boxing and Taekwondo. There are numerous health benefits derived from learning Kickboxing, which extend into many aspects of every day life. It can be practiced on competitive or recreational level depending on the aspirations of the Kickboxer, but for sure, it is a sport designed to improve your overall health, strength and endurance.
Kickboxing is further classified into two categories, namely 'Ring Sport' and 'Tatami Sport'. These two categories have three and four disciplines and they are mentioned below :-
RING SPORT : FULL CONTACT LOW KICK K-1
TATAMI SPORT :
POINT FIGHTING LIGHT CONTACT KICK LIGHT MUSICAL FORMS
WAKO India Bulletin | 3 HISTORY OF WAKO INDIA
WAKO India came into existence in India with the name and Federation NG” has now renamed as “WAKO INDIA KICKBOXING style “Indian Association of Kickboxing Organization (IAKO)” FEDERATION” (WAKO INDIA) with Head Quarters & Registered in the year 1993 to promote, govern and regulate Kickboxing Office at No.7, 1st Floor, Achievers Centre Point Mall, Sector-49, Sport in the country on behalf of World Association of Kickboxing Faridabad-121 001, Haryana, India. This Federation, popularly Organizations (WAKO-IF), Italy. Later on, the organization was known as “WAKO INDIA” is now headed by Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal, renamed as “National Kickboxing Federation NG” in the year 2013. as President.
In order to give a new shape and dimension to Kickboxing Sport WAKO INDIA KICKBOXING FEDERATION (WAKO INDIA) is the in the country, the Federation had to undergo one more change sole representative of WORLD ASSOCIATION OF KICKBOXING in the name and its set up. As a result of this mandatory change ORGANIZATIONS (WAKO-IF), ITALY. took place in the month of June' 2017, “National Kickboxing
WAKO INDIA KICKBOXING FEDERATION - AN INTRODUCTION
“WAKO India Kickboxing Federation”, having its Registered Office WAKO India has 32 Affiliates across the country and all of them at No. 7, 1st Floor, Achievers Centre Point Mall, Sector-49, are registered with respective State Sports Authorities and a few Faridabad-121 001, Haryana is the only Governing Body to of them have got recognition from State Olympic Associations. promote control and develop Kickboxing sports activities, in Since their existence, all these Affiliated Associations are working all age groups and styles, both in male and female categories, very closely with their respective Sports Authorities and State in India. We also have membership of Asian & International Olympic Associations for the development of kickboxing sports Federations, working under Olympic Charter & Fold. in the country. All these 32 Affiliates have representations in their respective State through Associates at District level, thus We, WAKO India Kickboxing Federation, are affiliated to World ensuring expansion of Kickboxing Sports at village level. Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO-IF), head quartered in Italy. WAKO (IF) is an International Kickboxing Federation, We have already conducted a lot of competitions in the country working under Olympic Fold and Charter for the last so many with the help of our Affiliates, Sports Authorities and State years and are also recognized by following international forums. Olympic Associations and received an overwhelming response to Kickboxing sports activities. . International Olympic Committee (IOC) . International World Games Association (IWGA) . Global Association Of International Sports Federations (GAISF) . World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) . International Fair Play Committee (FAIR PLAY) . Alliance Of Independent Recognized Members Of Sport (AIMS) . Peace And Sport . International University Sports Federation (FISU) . Olympic Council Of Asia (OCA) . Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federation
WAKO (IF) has already taken part in IOC Patronage Events – Sportaccord World Combat Games 2010 in China, during year 2013 in Russia & IWGA World Games during 2017 in Poland.
4 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO INDIA VISION & MISSION
Our Vision : 1. To be one of the best Kickboxing Federations in Asian Continent by 2022, through relentless team work and fair play.
Our Mission : 1. To promote, regulate and govern Kickboxing Sports in India. 2. To develop a self esteemed, disciplined, well educated and healthy young generation. 3. To play the sports in true spirit and in a fair manner. 4. To set-up Kickboxing Training Academies across the Country. 5. To institutionalize the best sports practices and to abide by the Rules & Regulations of WAKO (IF).
WAKO INDIA VISION & MISSION FOR THE NATION
Our Vision for the Nation : 1. To create a healthy, strong, tobacco-free, alcohol-free, drug-free, disciplined, cultured and responsible young generation, who can add value to the mother land and uphold our culture in front of the entire world through Kickboxing Sport.
Our Mission for the Nation : 1. To develop positive attitude among students through class room trainings and sportsman-spirit approach. 2. To develop physical, mental agility, spiritual sense which create an atmosphere of discipline through practical training and workshops. 3. To develop good character & personality through various trainings. 4. To inculcate sportsman spirit among students through Fair Play competitions. 5. To empower girls and woman with self defense system through Kickboxing sport. 6. To set up Kickboxing Training Academies across the country. 7. To institutionalize the best sport practices and to abide by the rules and regulations of WAKO (IF).
WAKO India Bulletin | 5 WAKO INDIA VALUES, PRINCIPLES & BELIEFS
Values Accountability
Our values create We are accountable for the sense of purpose using and developing to ensure fitness, our individual and health and wellness. collective capabilities We take immense to achieve outstanding pride in our values results both for which are critical to the individual, the WAKO INDIA’s long community and for the term success. Federation.
Synergy and Teamwork Professionalism
We work together We fulfill our collaboratively responsibilities to achieve our to be leaders in strategy in a spirit our professional of cooperation, discipline through support and the application of valuing each best practices in a other’s skills and scientific, caring and contributions. committed way.
Integrity Respect Excellence
We build trust We honor sensitively We constantly through loyalty, the values, rights research, create honesty, ethical and needs of others and develop new standards and and embrace the solutions to deliver fairness. We never diversity provided outstanding take advantage by each individual, results for our of a privileged irrespective of student-athletes, position for culture, orientation, partners and personal gain. race, class or gender. society.
WAKO INDIA BELIEFS We believe in:- TEAM Work (Together Everything Achieved More) HARD Work (Honest Approach Rewards Definitely) SMART Work (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Time-Bound)
6 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO Represented Worldwide And Still Growing
5 127 Continental Representation Affiliated Members Country 97 Federations 50 Officially Amateur Events in Recognized WAKO International Nationally Calendar
Extensive
Participation of Women and Youth
WAKO India Bulletin | 7 THE KICKBOXING - A Hybrid Sport With Roots In Ancient Techniques
Kickboxing is one of the youngest martial arts systems and one of the fastest growing. Kickboxing has been in existence since the early 60s. Its conception came about because of the desire of Martial Artists to test their skills against each other in a safe and controlled environment. It requires a high level of fitness both mentally and physically and is a dynamic and effective Martial Art. It incorporates kicking, punching, sweeping and throwing.
Kickboxing is practiced as a Full-contact Sport, practiced in a boxing ring and as a lighter version sport, practiced on Tatami. All disciplines are very entertaining and popular and attract youth and women all over the world.
Protection in the contact sports: mouth-guard, hand-wraps, boxing gloves, groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and helmet.
WAKO started its activities in Europe in 1976 and created the rules and regulations for the new fighting sport and acted, as the Kickboxing Federation of the World.
Kickboxing is also really good for physical fitness and Self-Defense to show skills in the safest manner.
WAKO KICKBOXING TODAY: Kickboxing is a modern contact fighting sport created on the basis of many traditional combat sports and martial arts. Kickboxing is a unique Western response to many Eastern martial arts. It can be practiced on competitive or recreational level depending on the aspirations of the kickboxer, but for sure it is a sport designed to improve your overall health, strength and endurance.
Today WAKO counts on 129 affiliated nations in the 5 continents, of which over 90 are officially recognized by either National Olympic Committee or relevant National Government Sports Authority.
8 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO INDIA EVENT CALENDAR April 1st 2017 to 31st March, 2018
S.No EVENTS DATE VENUE ORGANIZED BY NATIONAL 1. WAKO INDIA National Coaches Camp 24th March to Sports Complex, Balewadi, WAKO India 2nd April 2017 Pune, Maharashtra
2. WAKO India East Zone 19-21 May 2017 KIIT University Campus, Amateur Kickboxing Kickboxing Championship Bhubaneshwar Association of Odisha
3. WAKO India Special / Extraordinary 11th June 2017 Conference Hall, Maharishi Haryana Kickboxing General Assembly and Election Dayanand University, Rohtak Association WAKO India HARYANA
4. WAKO International Kickboxing Referee 3-6 August 2017 Valvan Village & Resorts, WAKO India Kickboxing Seminar (Tatami & Ring Sports) 2017 Lonavala, Maharshtra Federation, WAKO Maharashtra
5. WAKO-India Cadets, Junior & Senior 6-10 Sept. 2017 Balbir Singh Juneja Stadium, Kickboxing Association of (Men & Women) National Kickboxing Raipur, Chattisgarh Chhattisgarh (WAKO India) Championship-2017
6. WAKO India National Kickboxing 1-8 October 2017 Gymnazium Hall, Maharishi Maharishi Dayanand Training Camp Dayanand University, Rohtak, University, Rohtak & Haryana Haryana Kickboxing Association (WAKO India)
7. 63nd SGFI National School Games 22-26 November Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh School Games Federation (Kickboxing) Championships-2017-18 2017 of India, SGFI Under 17 & 19 Years
8. University Training Exchange University, Kazakhstan Maharishi Dayanand Program - At: Kazakhstan University, Rohtak, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
9. 63nd SGFI National School Games 9-12 January Telangana School Games Federation (Kickboxing) Championships-2017-18 2018 of India, SGFI Under 14 Years
10. WAKO India National Federation Cup 16-20 January Talkatora Stadium, Delhi Kickboxing Association of (Cadets, Juniors & Seniors) 2018 Delhi & WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
11. All India Inter University (Men/Women) 23-26 February Gymnasium Hall, Punjabi Punjabi University, Rohtak Kickboxing Championship – 2017 2018 University, Patiala, PUNJAB Association of Indian Universities (AIU) & WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
INTERNATIONAL
12. WAKO Asian Kickboxing Championships - 24th April to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan WAKO Turkmenistan Test Event for 5th Asian Indoor & Martial 1st May 2017 WAKO Asia Arts Games 2017
13. WAKO World Cup Diamond Kickboxing 20-24 September Anapa, RUSSIA WAKO - Russia 2017
14. WAKO World Senior Kickboxing 04-12 November Budapest, HUNGARY WAKO HUNGARY Championship - 2017 Point Fighting / 2017 Kick Light / Light Contact / Musical Forms - K1 Rules / Full Contact / Low Kick
15. WAKO SERBIAN Open Europe CUP - 2018 16-18 March 2018 Belgrade, SERBIA WAKO SERBIA
WAKO India Bulletin | 9 Wako India Kickboxing Federation
Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal (President WAKO INDIA) with Dr. Ennio Falsoni (Honorary President-WAKO, IF)
Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal (President WAKO INDIA) with Prof. Boriaslav Pelevic (PRESIDENT-WAKO, IF)
10 | WAKO India Bulletin University Activities
A significant achievement by WAKO INDIA - Inclusion of Kickboxing Sport in the Sports Calendar of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, INDIA - 10th October 2017. The Sports Calendar is being released by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor-MDU Prof. B. K. Punia, President Sports Council - MDU, Rohtak, Dr. Krishna Chaudhary, Director Sports - MDU, Rohtak, Dr. Devender Singh Dhull and Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal, Founder & Secretary General, Haryana Kickboxing Association & President – WAKO India Kickboxing Federation. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak is the first University in INDIA to include the Kickboxing Sport in their official Sports Calendar.
WAKO India Bulletin | 11 - A Report - WAKO International Kickboxing Referee Seminar 2017, Lonavala, Maharashtra, INDIA 3rd - 6th August, 2017
An overwhelming response to 'WAKO international kickboxing referee seminar 2017' experienced in which 165 referees & 20 officials from all over the country (27 States) participated. An excellent gathering of 185 participants for four days starting from 3rd – 6th August, 2017.
Day One – 3rd August, 2017 : Started with registration of referee delegates and distribution of official uniforms.
Day Two – 4th August, 2017 : Inaugurated the seminar in Indian traditional way by lighting a lamp by Mr. Yury Lakhtikov, Chairman – Referee Committee, Ring Sports, WAKO (IF) & Mr. Brian Wlliam Beck, Chairman – Referee Committee – Tatami Sport in the presence all the governing council memebrs of WAKO india at 10 a.m.
Felicitated the Special Invitees – Mr. Lakhtikov & Mr. Brian Day Four – 6th August, 2017 : In the first half, written examinations William Beck and WAKO India Governing Council Members – of referees conducted both for Ring and Tatami under the strict Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal, President; Mr. Anil Kalyan, General supervision of chairmen referee committee. Secretary; Mr. Wasim Ahmad, Sr. Vice President & Mr. Harsh Dahiya, Treasurar in traditional way by the WAKO Maharashtra The second half was graced with the august presence of Mr. State President Mr. Santosh Mhatre. Davinder Singh Dhull, Director (Sports), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India as Chief Guest For The Closing Unveiled official webpage of 'WAKO India Kickboxing Federation' Ceremony. an inspiring and wonderful speech was given by the By Mr. Yury Lakhtikov and Mr. Brian William Beck. Chief Guest.
President WAKO India Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal did welcome Ended the four days seminar with a positive note followed by both The Chairman, Referee Committee and the audience. entertainment programmes for everyone. Also conveyed sincere thanks on behalf of WAKO India for their presence. This seminar would not have been a great success without the support and guidance of President WAKO (IF) Prof. Borislav Day Three : 5th August, 2017 : Theoretical and practical trainings Pelevic, Ph.D. we also would like to thank Mr. Roy Baker, Vice in both disciplines – Ring and Tatami conducted by Mr. Yuri President WAKO (IF) Mr. Espen Lund Vice President WAKO Lakhtikov & Mr. Brian William Beck. Two separate facilities were (IF), and Ms. Barbara Falsoni for their excellent support and arranged for Ring and Tatami workshops and examinations. help extended.
Administration - WAKO India H. Qr.
12 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO India Bulletin | 13 - A Report - WAKO INDIA NATIONAL KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP - Cadet, Jr. & Sr. - Men & Women 7th to 10th September - 2017, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
An enthralling, colorful and glittering gathering of 1882 Athletes, 208 Officials from 27 States (27 teams) took part in the championship. A good number of parents are also witnessed the championship throughout seen supporting and cheering up their wards. it was an awesome championship with participation from everyone – athletes, parents, referees, judges, officials, medical team, chief minister of the state, speaker of the state, other VVIPS of Various Government departments of the state. Further it was a mega spellbinding national event for years to cherish upon! All the states affiliated to WAKO India extended their support with 100% participation. WAKO India, value and respect the support given by each member affiliate.
A big salute owe to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh State – Dr. Raman Singh for his kind support and encouragement given to all the WAKO Indians.
Our sincere and wholehearted appreciation to “Shri Chhagan Lal Mundra - President” and “Shri Tarkesh Mishra – General Secretary” Kickboxing Association of Chhattisgarh, the hosting state, and his entire team.
Mr. Wasim Ahmad, Mr. Anil Kalyan, Mr. Harsh Dahiya, Mr. G. Anand Balu, Mr. Montu Das, Mr. Tarkesh Mishra actively took part in the event from WAKO India board.
Day One – 7th Sept’17 : The event began with musical form, followed by inaguration of the championship by state government speaker hon’ble Gaurishankar Agrawal. Received the state diginatory and his VVIP companions with great honour, giving red carpet welcome and a march past of all the athletes.
Day Two – 8th Sept’17 : Started with scheduled events followed by Prize Distribution by eminent personalities of the State Government and WAKO Indian officials.
Day Three – 9th Sept’17 : Continued with pending events and distributed prizes to winning athletes .
Day Four – 10th Sept’17 : Finished with all pending events and prepared the final result of the championship. Each state has fought well, giving their 100% partaking for the “Chief Minister’s Cup”.
14 | WAKO India Bulletin POSITION CADGET JUNIOR SENIOR
1st Place Maharashtra Maharashtra Chhattisgarh
2nd Place Himachal Pradesh Chhattisgarh Maharashtra
3rd Place Chhattisgarh Tripura Delhi
FINAL RESULTS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP Closing ceremony on 10th evening in the august presence of hon'ble chief minister of the state shri. Dr. Raman singh as chief guest started with welcome speech by wako india president mr. Santosh k. Agrawal.
The chief guest motivated the entire crowd with his mesmerising speech. The champion's cup which is named as “the chief minister's cup” was handed over to the “champion of champions team – maharashtra” by the distinguished chief guest.
WAKO India Bulletin | 15 - A Report - WAKO World Cup Diamond, Anapa, Russia 19-24 September-2017
WAKO INDIA Kickboxing Team of 18 Members as per details given below participated in the “WAKO World Cup Diamond Kickboxing 2017” held at Anapa, Russia during 19th – 25th September, 2017.
Congratulations to all the Team Members and special applauds to Medal Winners who made our Great Nation proud.
GOLD SILVER BRONZE MEDAL MEDAL MEDAL WINNERS WINNERS WINNERS
Ms. Reema Narwat Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Mr. Aditya Surendra Patil Mr. Basant Kumar Om Sai Prasad Mr. Manas Pramod Mulay Mr. Arnav Ashish Bhalerao Ms. Khushi Sagar Rewale Mr. Prathamesh Dhanaji Raut PARTICIPANT Ms. Ashlesha Avinash Sakrikar Ms. Reema Narwat Mr. Lalit Mohan Chhanda Mr. Pravin Adinath Wagh Ms. Khushi Sagar Rewale
OFFICIALS Mr. Santosh Mhatre – Team Coach Mr. Anil Kalyan – International Referee Mr. Wasim Ahmad – International Referee Mr. K.C. Dakua – International Referee
HEAD OF DELEGATION Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal President - WAKO INDIA Kickboxing Federation
16 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO India Bulletin | 17 - A Report - WAKO India National Kickboxing Training Camp-2017, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, India 1st - 8th October, 2017
Day 1 – 01/10/2017 : The WAKO INDIA National Kickboxing be followed while on the Ring or Tatami. It was a great learning Training Camp started with registration of Athletes and Coaches and an excellent experience for all the Athletes and Coaches from various part of the Country. who have participated in the Camp. This Training Camp was well accepted and appreciated by everyone present. Day 2 First Half : 02/10/2017: Day two started with Opening Ceremony which was graced by the august presence of Chief The main objective of the Training Camp was to fine tune the Guest Shri.Bijender Singh Lohan, Secretary General, Haryana Indian Team for the WAKO World Championship to be held in Olympic Association (HOA) and Guest of Honor Dr. Davinder Hungary during 3-12 November, 2017. Singh Dhull, Director (Sports), Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana. WAKO India team headed by Mr. Santosh Kr. The Training Camp concluded with a Closing Ceremony followed Agrawal, President, Mr. Wasim Ahmad, Sr.Vice President, Mr. Anil by a Sayonara Party to everyone. Kalyan, General Secretary, Mr.Montu Das, Vice President, Mr.Harsh Dahiya, Treasurer, Mr. Suresh Babu & Mr. Pinaki Chakraborty, All the three Trainers have been presented with mementos as a Executive Members were also present. token of our affection, respect and gratitude.
Day 2 Second Half : Began with Class Room Trainings headed All the participants departed for their destinations on the 8th by Mr. Vadim Ukraintsev, Vice-President – WAKO (IF), Russia, morning with blessings and best wishes from the Trainers Mr.Manuel Nordio,Multi Italian Champion, Italy, and Mr. Marco and Seniors. Ferrarese, WAKO European Champion, PhD in Sports Science, Italy.
Day 3 to 7 First Half : The Class Room and Practical Training sessions continued till 7th first half. The Trainers have taught all the participants of the various techniques and disciplines to
18 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO India Bulletin | 19 - A Report - WAKO World Kickboxing Championship 2017 - Budapest Hungary, 3rd to 12th November 2017
WAKO India Kickboxing Team comprising of 20 members, as per the details given below, participated in the WAKO World Kickboxing Championship 2017, held at Budapest, Hungary from 3rd to 12th November ‘2017. Under the able leadership & guidance of Head of the delegation Mr. Santosh Kumar Agrawal and other officials, all have successfully participated in the event. Though not bagged any medals, all participants testified to have had a wonderful experience to witness the event in a foreign country. Having witnessed the event, all participants testified to have learned lot many techniques/things of the Kickboxing Sport to make themselves prepared to attend the forthcoming event. All have returned carrying a clear-cut optimism within their inner heart that we will win next time, and thus bring applauds and pride to the Nation.
Congratulations to all Team Members.
List of Team member > WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
S.No NAME STATE M/F STATUS POSITION 1. Aggarwal Santosh Kumar Haryana Male Head of Delegation N/A
2. Wasim Ahmad Uttar Pradesh Male Referee N/A
3. Das Montu West Bengal Male Referee N/A
4. Sanjay Kumar Himachal Pradesh Male Referee N/A
5. Kalyan Anil Rajasthan Male Team Coach N/A
6. Chakraborty Pinaki Tripura Male Team Coach N/A
7. Ahalawat Naveen Delhi Female Official N/A
8. Sharma Chander Mohan Himachal Pradesh Male Official N/A
9. Ambika Madhya Pradesh Female Player Participant
10. Chakraborty Nistha Tripura Female Player Participant
11. Sathey Vinit Vikram Maharashtra Male Player Participant
12. Rathor Omkar Rajesh Maharashtra Male Player Participant
13. Dakua Kartika Orisha Male Player Participant
14. Dhawan Nikunj Haryana Male Player Participant
15. Kumar Kuldeep Haryana Male Player Participant
16. Rana Deelip Kumar Himachal Pradesh Male Player Participant
17. Suiam Hame Shaniah Meghalaya Male Player Participant
18. Rai Sushmita Sikkim Female Player Participant
19. Sherpa Phurba Sikkim Female Player Participant
20. Rai Hem Kumari Sikkim Female Player Participant
20 | WAKO India Bulletin WAKO India Bulletin | 21 TELANGANA
WAKO India National Kickboxing Referee Seminar 23rd December-2017, LB Stadium, Hyderabad, Telangana
Very Successful meeting with Sh. Venkateshwara Reddy, Chairman-Telangana State Sports Authority; Sh. K. Ranga Rao, President-Telangana OLYMPIC Association; Sh. Prem Raj, Secretary- Telangana OLYMPIC Association; along with Sh. Santosh K Agarawal, President -WAKO INDIA; Sh. Anand Balu, Vice President - WAKO INDIA; Ramanjaneyulu, President - Telangana Kickboxing Association and Sh. Mahipal, General Secretary-Telangana Kickboxing Association and others to recognize Kickboxing under State Olympic.
22 | WAKO India Bulletin - A Report - WAKO India National Kickboxing Federation Cup – Cadet, Junior & Senior-Men & Women 17th to 20th January 2018 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India
An enthralling, colourful and glittering gathering of 1600 athletes, 150 officials from 28 States (28 Teams) took part in the championship. A good number of parents are also witnessed the championship throughout, and seen supporting and cheering up their wards, which set forth the tone for the event and added enjoyment. It was an awesome championship with participation from everyone - athletes, parents, referees, judges, officials, medical team. From 17th January to 20th January ‘18, following dignitaries were present to grace the occasion.
No doubt, it was a mega & a fascinating national event for years to cherish upon. All the member states, affiliated to WAKO India, extended their support with cent percent participation, and WAKO India value and respect the support given by each member affiliate. OPENING CEREMONY-17TH JANUARY’ 2018: The event began with musical form, followed by inauguration of the Championship and declared the event open by Mr. Anand Mohan Sharan, IAS, Chairman, WAKO India & Principal Secretary to Govt. of Haryana as Chief Guest and Mr. Kuldeep Vats, President - Delhi Olympic Assn. & Vice President, Indian Olympic Association presided over the functions; Mr. Satish Parasher, Chief Advisor – WAKO India was also present as Guest of Honour. The dignitaries, present on the occasion, were received with great honor and gave a red carpet welcome and held a march past of all the athletes.
CLOSING CEREMONY - 20TH JAN’ 2018: Finished with all pending events and final result of the championship prepared and declared. Each state fought well, giving cent per cent participation. Closing Ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Deepender Singh Hooda, Member of Parliament, Govt. of India; Mr. Surender Singh (Commando), Member of Legislative Assy., (Delhi Govt.); Mr. A.K. Lal, IRAS, Financial Advisor & CAO, Govt. of India; Mr. Deep Bhatia, Executive Vice President, Haryana State Sports Council, Govt. of Haryana & Dr. Adish C. Aggarwal, President, International Council of Jurists.
We confer our sincere and whole-hearted appreciation to Host State and its different Committees & other WAKO India officials, who labored hard and did work with perseverance under the guidance of Mr. Santosh K. Agrawal, President, WAKO India, to make this event awesome and magnificent, which is not an exaggeration.
WAKO India Bulletin | 23 Final results of the Federation Cup are as under: l 1st Place bagged by Maharashtra State Team l 2nd Place bagged by Haryana State Team l 3rd place bagged by Delhi State Team l 4th place bagged by Telangana State Team
The ‘Kickboxing Association of Delhi (KAD)’ immaculately managed the awesome conduct of the event by Mr. Harsh Dahiya, Organizing Secretary & General Secretary – KAD and all officials of KAD, who, no doubt, deserve a big applaud. Competitions were made memorable by Host State by their excellent execution of various activities.
We take liberty to extent our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Wasim Ahmad, Mr. Anand Balu, Mr. Montu Das, Mr. Anil Kalyan, Mr. Harsh Dahiya, Mr. Mahesh Kushwaha, Mr. Surinder Pal Vij, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Mr. Kartik Dakua, Mr. Santosh Mhatre, & Mr. K C Dakua for their untiring efforts put in which made the event awesome, many- many thanks again, and in the days to come also we expect similar efforts & cooperation from you all.
It is not an embellishment to say that all excellently demonstrated the sportsmanship and showcased the skills right from day one till end in kickboxing by young sports enthusiasts and we are extremely proud of their achievements & sportsman spirit. All left with a positive expression and seen looking forward to putting their new skills into practice. Not only have the athletes had a fantastic moment, but they have also been impressing stalkers depicting their vivid & vibrant styles of Kickboxing art.
24 | WAKO India Bulletin - A Report - “WAKO Serbian Open Kickboxing Cup” held at Belgrade, Serbia from 16 to 18 March 2018
A 12 member of ‘WAKO India Kickboxing Federation’ team successfully participated in the “WAKO Serbian Open Kickboxing Cup” held at Belgrade, SERBIA from 16 to 18 March 2018.
Indeed it is a matter of pride for WAKO India and our Nation that we could bag 3 medals in the event. Following are the fighters, who won the medals for the Nation:-
1. Sandeep Singh - Silver Medal 2. Simranjeet Singh - Bronze Medal 3. Kusum - Bronze Medal
Heartiest Congratulations to all the Medal Winners and best of luck for the rest for the upcoming events.
Besides the above, Dr. Sanjay Yadav attended the event as WAKO International Referee on behalf of WAKO India Kickboxing Federation.
Wishing all the participants very best and do keep the mettle in the days to come too.
President, WAKO India has taken out a few minutes from his hectic schedule and paid a visit to WAKO (IF) President’s office. It was a grand welcome by Mrs. Marijana Pelevic, PR & Media Coordinator of WAKO (IF). The kind courtesy and hospitality extended to WAKO India President by Mrs. Pelevic will be remembered for ever.
During the meeting, we have had opportunity to discuss various issues relate to promotional activities of Kickboxing in India and we got valuable advices from Mrs. Pelevic. Thanks for her kind guidance!
Though intended to meet Hon’ble President, but couldn’t due to his indisposed state. The visit concluded by wishing and praying that Hon’ble President may get a radical cure and good health soon.
WAKO India Bulletin | 25 26 | WAKO India Bulletin - A Report - Meeting with IOA Officials, Held at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi on 22nd March, 2018
Myself was invited by 'Indian Olympic Association (IOA)' for the "Send-Off Ceremony" of the Indian contingent for "XXI Commonwealth Games 2018" to Gold Coast, Australia, in which Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Home Affairs, Govt. of India chaired the meeting at Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi.
During the Ceremony myself had the privilege to meet Indian Olympic Association's Respected officials, viz. Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, President; Mr. Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General; Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal, Vice President; Mr. Kuldeep Vats, Vice President and Mr. Anandeshwar Pandey, Treasurer.
Best regards, Santosh K Agrawal President WAKO India Kickboxing Federation
WAKO India Bulletin | 27 WAKO PROUD TO PARTICIPATE IN
UNDER PATRONAGE OF OLYMPIC COUNCIL OF ASIA (OCA)
UNDER PATRONAGE OF INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
KICKBOXING SPORT INCLUDED IN
SGFI - National School Games Championships since 2006-07 AIU - All India Inter- University National Kickboxing Championships since 2017-18