Competitions
Competition structure
IHF sanctions a four-level competition structure designed to connect grassroots participation with international competition.
Pathway
The IHF Competition Pyramid
Level 1
HADO World Cup / Global Finals
- The highest-level international HADO championship
- Features qualified national and club representatives
- Based on international rankings and qualification pathway
- Hosted by selected cities and sanctioned by IHF
- Ensures global visibility and elite competition standards
Level 2
HADO International Qualifiers
- Official regional qualifying tournaments
- Ranking points awarded toward World Cup participation
- Conducted across key international regions
- Operated under IHF-certified rules, referees, and technical standards
- Serves as the primary pathway to global finals
Level 3
National HADO Tournaments
- Organized by national federations or licensed partners
- Selects national teams and top athletes/clubs
- Applies official ranking and competition system
- Verified and recognized within the IHF framework
- Builds each country's competitive structure
Level 4
Local / Development Tournaments
- City-level, campus-level, and grassroots competitions
- Focused on participation, talent identification, and education
- Entry point for new players and youth development
- Organized by licensed operators under national guidance
- Forms the foundation of the global HADO ecosystem
Rationale
Purpose of the Structure
- Creates a clear pathway: Local → National → International → World Stage
- Ensures unified governance under the International HADO Federation (IHF)
- Enables scalable global expansion of Tech-Sports
- Aligns HADO with the international Phygital / Future Sports model
- Positions HADO as a structured sport system, not just a single event