Dhiraj is a professional kabaddi player from India who represents the traditional Indian sport of kabaddi. Kabaddi is a contact team sport that originated in ancient India and is now the national sport of Bangladesh. It is played between two teams of seven players each.
The game involves two teams taking turns to send a raider into the opponent\“s half. The raider must tag as many defenders as possible and return to their half in 30 seconds while chanting kabaddi. Defenders try to stop the raider from returning to their side by tackling them.
Kabaddi requires strength, speed, and strategic thinking. Players need excellent lung capacity for continuous chanting and physical stamina for quick movements. Traditional Indian kabaddi is played on clay or soil surfaces, though modern professional leagues use synthetic mats.
Professional kabaddi players like Dhiraj train extensively in traditional Indian training methods including yoga, meditation, and specific physical exercises. They follow strict diets consisting of traditional Indian foods like roti, dal, vegetables, and milk products to maintain peak physical condition.
Kabaddi has gained international recognition and is now played in many countries including Iran, South Korea, Japan, and Argentina. However, India remains the dominant force in world kabaddi, producing exceptional players like Dhiraj who showcase Indian sporting talent globally. |
