Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Andhra Pradesh Kabaddi Body Calls for Action Against Fake Certificates and Drugs
Imagine a game like Kabaddi, where kids compete to see who is the best.
Some people are cheating by using fake papers that say they are younger than they really are, so they can play in games for younger kids.
This is unfair to the kids who are actually the right age and very good at the game.
Also, some players might be using bad stuff like drugs or even fixing games to win unfairly.
A leader in Andhra Pradesh Kabaddi wants the government to stop this cheating.
She has told the sports authorities and police about it, but she says they haven't done anything.
She is now threatening to go on a hunger strike to get the government to pay attention and fix the problem so that only the real talent gets a chance to shine.
Andhra Pradesh Kabaddi Association seeks government action against fake certificates and drug abuse.
Allegations include players using forged age documents for sub-junior, junior, and Under-18 tournaments.
Allegations also involve drug use, betting, and match-fixing within the sport.
Evidence has been submitted to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) and police without apparent action.
A hunger strike is threatened if the government fails to address the issues.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Kabaddi Association general secretary and international player P. Padmaja Bala
- What
- Urged the state government to take action against fake certificates and drug abuse in Kabaddi.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Vijayawada, at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium
- Why
- To safeguard genuine Kabaddi talent from being deprived of opportunities due to fraudulent practices and to ensure the integrity of the sport.
Concerned Officials
Alleged Perpetrators
Integrity of the Sport
Concerned Officials
Seeks government intervention to stop fake age certificates, drug abuse, betting, and match-fixing to protect genuine talent.
Alleged Perpetrators
Alleged to be using falsified documents and engaging in illicit activities, thereby undermining fair play.
Action by Authorities
Concerned Officials
Complains that despite submitting evidence to the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP), no action has been taken.
Alleged Perpetrators
Has not taken action on submitted evidence, leading to continued issues within the sport.
- Accusation
- Fake age certificates, drug abuse, betting, and match-fixing in Kabaddi
- Alleged Duration
- Past three years
- Alleged Participants
- Players in sub-junior, junior, and Under-18 categories
- Evidence Submitted To
- Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) and police
- Threatened Action
- Hunger strike if government fails to act