Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international recognition but is not currently part of the Olympic Games. This indigenous game originated in ancient India and has been played for centuries as a popular rural sport.
The sport involves two teams of seven players each, where one player from the attacking team runs into the opposing team\“s half while chanting kabaddi repeatedly. The objective is to tag as many defenders as possible and return to their own half without being tackled.
Despite its growing popularity in countries like Iran, Bangladesh, and South Korea, kabaddi has not yet been included in the Olympic program. The International Kabaddi Federation has been actively working towards getting the sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
Kabaddi made its debut in the Asian Games in 1990 and has been a regular feature since then. The Pro Kabaddi League in India has significantly boosted the sport\“s popularity and professional standards, making it more appealing for international audiences. |
