Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international recognition. The game is played between two teams of seven players each, with the objective being to score points by raiding the opponent\“s court and touching as many defense players as possible without getting caught on a single breath.
The basic rules of kabaddi require the raider to enter the opponent\“s half of the court while continuously chanting \“kabaddi, kabaddi\“ without taking a breath. If the raider successfully touches one or more opponents and returns to their half, they score points equal to the number of players touched. However, if the raider is caught by the defenders before returning to their half, the opposing team scores a point instead.
Each team takes turns sending raiders to the opponent\“s side, and matches are typically played in two halves of 20 minutes each. Players are declared \“out\“ when they are touched by a raider or when a raider is caught, and they can be revived when their team scores points against the opponent.
The playing area for kabaddi is a rectangular court divided into two halves, with specific boundary lines that players must respect. The sport requires excellent physical fitness, breath control, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking, making it an exciting and dynamic game to watch and play. |
