Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport that originated in ancient India and remains immensely popular across the Indian subcontinent. This indigenous game requires no equipment and is played on a rectangular court, making it accessible to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The sport involves two teams of seven players each, where a \“raider\“ from one team enters the opponent\“s half while chanting \“kabaddi\“ repeatedly without taking a breath. The raider\“s objective is to tag as many defenders as possible and return to their half, while the defenders try to stop the raider from returning.
Kabaddi has evolved into two main formats: Standard style and Circle style. The Pro Kabaddi League, launched in 2014, has significantly increased the sport\“s popularity and commercial value, attracting international players and substantial television viewership throughout India.
This traditional Indian sport showcases the country\“s rich cultural heritage while promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Kabaddi continues to grow as both a recreational activity and professional sport, maintaining its status as an authentic Indian product that has gained international recognition. |
