Asian Games success shows Iran's ability to lead International Kabaddi Federation, say Presidential hopeful Averseji


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By Geoff Berkeley International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) vice-president Abbas Averseji of Iran believes the country has the potential to be at the forefront of the sport ahead of next year’s Asian Games as he looks to launch a bid to become the organisation’s new leader. The IKF has recently been rocked by the death of founding President Janardan Singh Gehlot. The Indian Olympic Association vice-president, who had led the IFK since its inception in 2004, died last month following a prolonged illness. Averseji, the head of the Iran Kabaddi Federation, is one of seven IKF vice-presidents and is now looking...