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Amateur Kickboxing Association of Odisha

'Amateur Kickboxing Association of Odisha' (WAKO ODISHA) is the sole governing body in odisha state to control and develop Kickboxing sport and the member of Wako India Kickboxing Federation (WAKO INDIA) recognized by 'World Federation - World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO IF)'.

WAKO ODISHA' established in 2012 & leaded by Mr. Kartik Dakua is the only Odisha State Kickboxing Association being member and affiliated with Wako India Kickboxing Federation. He is the Founder and President of WAKO ODISHA and Vice President of WAKO INDIA, he is a in charge of coordination of WAKO INDIA activities in East Zone. having its Registered State Office Kanyabeda Canal Road Side (1^st Lane), Plot no-5545/9698, Po-Kandasar, Ps-Nalco Nagar, Dist-Angul, Pin-759145, Odisha.

The Amateur Kickboxing Association of Odisha has been registered by Govt. of Odisha through IGR, cuttack and the area of operation is all over the odisha. It is also recognised by Odisha Olympic Association (OOA) and has been granted with ISO 9001/2015 & MSME UDYOG Aadhaar Govt of India. The trademark of our association is registered by Govt Of India & Wako India Recognisation by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department Govt. of India. The Wako India Kickboxing Federation (WAKO INDIA) conferred Amateur Kickboxing Association of Odisha (AKAO) as the only registered body in Odisha and granted a Certificate to conduct the Sports “Kickboxing” throughout the state of Odisha. Its works under guidline of WAKO INDIA. This association is blessed with support of  renowned academician Mr.Bhabani Prasad Mishra the Chief Advisor of AKAO (WAKO ODISHA) & Mr. Hemanta Das the Vice President of WAKO ODISHA. Under the able leadership of President Mr. Kartik Dakua & General Secretary Mr Bichitra Narayan Jena Now kickboxing becoming one of the most popular Martial Art Game among the youth of odisha.

Amateur Kickboxing Association of Odisha's affilated bodies are spreaded over 20 districts of odisha from which 960 kickboxers had registered their names in our trusted association these players constitute of 105 experienced black belt players and other participants. This association was established before 10 years and within these years not only the players had achieved many State, National, Asian and International ranks but also it had conducted state championships, referee seminars, national championships, national training seminar, council game and university game under guideline of WAKO INDIA. 35 coaches with years of experience from different districts. There are many officials who were ranked as 'A' grade officials as per their referee ship & judgement in National & International championships. 

WAKO ODISHA is affiliated through WAKO INDIA Kickboxing Federation, the biggest Organization for kickboxing sport in india.

'WAKO INDIA Kickboxing Federation' is the sole governing body in india to control and develop kickboxing sport and the only country member of 'World Federation – World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO IF)' [website: www.wakoweb.com].

'WAKO INDIA Kickboxing Federation' is the only Indian National Kickboxing Organization being member of  WAKO and fully recognized by WAKO (IF) with its national headquarter at No-7, First floor, Achievers Center Point Mall.Sector-49, Faridabad-121001, Haryana, India. 

Mr.Santosh K Agrawal, WAKO India President, a sincere and honest active person in whose efforts the “Kickboxing” Sport is in University Games in India.