5 countries to compete in Pre-Sea Games Kabaddi tournament
The tournament will feature five Southeast Asian countries — Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Timor Leste.
The competition will showcase three exciting Kabaddi disciplines, offering six gold medals in total: Normal Kabaddi, Super 5 Kabaddi, and 3-Star Kabaddi.
This tournament serves as a key platform for regional teams to fine-tune their preparations for the 2025 Thailand Sea Games and to strengthen cooperation and competitive spirit among Southeast Asian nations.
KAM, in a statement, expressed its gratitude to all participating countries, officials, and supporters for making the event possible.
"We look forward to a high level of sportsmanship, unity, and cultural exchange through this prestigious event," read the statement.
"We are pleased to confirm that the tournament is officially sanctioned by the South East Asia Kabaddi Federation (SEAKF), Asian Kabaddi Federation (AKF), and International Kabaddi Federation (IKF)."
Kabaddi, in its seven-a-side form, has been a medal sport at the Asian Games since 1990. It will be included for the first time in the biennial Sea Games, with six gold medals up for grabs at the Sea Games from Dec 9-20.
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