India is blessed with some of the best Kabaddi academies that provide world-class training to the youth with world-class infrastructure. Such academies have produced numerous national and international players, further increasing the popularity of the sport. Here are the top 5 Kabaddi academies in India.

1. Kohar Kabaddi Academy, Sonipat, Haryana


This academy is affiliated to Dronacharya awardee Ranbir Singh Khokhar. Legends like Ajay Thakur, Pardeep Narwal, Surender Nada have trained here. Facilities include:
Indoor mats, gym, swimming pool, outdoor mud court, running track, well-equipped hostel.
Entry Fee: 5,000 â¹, Hostel: 7,000 â¹, Monthly Training: 3,000 â¹
Located in Anoop Sports Village, Sonipat, this academy is known for its disciplined environment and excellent coaching.

2. Chaudhari Ram Swarup Kabaddi Academy (Charki Dadri, Haryana)

Run by Subedar Vijay Singh, this academy is a breeding ground for defensive players and has produced players like Nitesh Kumar and Amit Sheoran. Infrastructure: Mats, open gym, mud court, running track, hostel.

Fee: €4000 (hostel, training free).

Located near the Charkhi Dadri Narnaul highway, this academy aims to make training affordable and accessible.

3. Shivneri Kabadi Krida Sankul (Pune, Maharashtra)

This academy was founded by Rajendra Rajar and Satish Wadier. It supports the physical and technical development of students.

Facilities: Indoor mats, gym, mud court, swimming pool, yoga hall, dormitories.
Fees: 1000 â¹ (training), 6000 â¹ (hostel).
Located in Tikri, Pune, it offers cross-country training in the hills surrounding the campus.

4. Jagadeesh Kamble Academy (Kasaragod, Kerala)

Founded by Asian Games gold medallist Jagadeesh Kamble. Provides training to athletes from Kerala and other states in the region.
Infrastructure: Indoor mats, accommodation, doctor on-site.
Tuition: 1,000 yen (training), 5,000 yen (hostel).
Located in Kasaragod. Workshops and one-on-one coaching are very popular.

5. Midline Academy (Karjat, Maharashtra)

Aniket Maathle founded this academy to cater to the requirements of professional kabaddi training in Raigarh.

Infrastructure: Indoor mats, gym, mud court, running track, hostel.

Fee: 1000 Euros (training), 6000 Euros (hostel). Regular tournaments give players a chance to showcase their talent.
These academies not only improve physical fitness and game strategy but also provide a solid foundation for those aspiring to become kabaddi professionals.