National Kickboxing Championship Seniors & Masters 2026

The WAKO India National Kickboxing Championship (Seniors & Masters) is scheduled to take place at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

• Event Dates: August 1 to August 5, 2026.

• Registration Window: Open from July 1, 2026, until August 1, 2026.

• Who is Eligible: Registered competitors representing India in the Senior and Masters categories.

Official registrations and event tracking are managed online via the Sportdata kickboxing portal.

The National Kickboxing Championship Seniors & Masters 2026 is one of the premier domestic kickboxing events in India, scheduled to take place in August 2026. Organized by the WAKO India Kickboxing Federation (recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India), this event serves as a crucial platform for elite kickboxers across the country to compete at the national level.

Key Event Details

🥊 Who Can Participate?

The tournament is specifically designed for two major division brackets:

1. Seniors (Men & Women): Geared toward elite-level adult fighters looking to secure national rankings and potential spots on the national squad for future international WAKO events.

2. Masters: For veteran practitioners and competitors who continue to showcase their martial arts skills, tactical precision, and athletic endurance at a high level.

Event Styles & Disciplines

As a WAKO-sanctioned national event, competition is typically split across:

• Tatami Sports: Point Fighting, Light Contact, Kick Light, and Musical Forms.

• Ring Sports: Full Contact, Low Kick, and K1 Style.

Note for Athletes & Coaches: Because WAKO India is the officially recognized National Sports Federation (NSF) for kickboxing in India, performance at this national championship is highly significant for state sports quota benefits, official certifications, and selection trials for international tournaments.

WAKO INDIA KICKBOXING FEDERATION(Registered under Trust Act)

Recognised By: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India

Member: World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO)

WAKO Recog. By: International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Source: https://www.wakoindia.org/

Kickboxing is a high-energy combat sport and hybrid martial art that blends punches from Western boxing with powerful kicks from disciplines like karate and Muay Thai. Practiced both in the ring for competition and in gyms for fitness, it requires no ground fighting, focusing instead entirely on stand-up striking and defensive footwork