Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport that originated in ancient India and remains immensely popular across South Asia today. The game involves two teams of seven players each, where a “raider“ enters the opposing team\“s half to tag defenders and return to their own half, all while holding their breath and chanting “kabaddi“.
Modern kabaddi has evolved with professional leagues like the Pro Kabaddi League in India, attracting international players and broadcast globally. Live scoring systems and T20-style formats have made the sport more fast-paced and viewer-friendly, similar to cricket\“s T20 innovations.
Asian kabaddi tournaments feature teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, and other nations, with live scores available through various sports apps and websites. The T20 format has shortened match durations while maintaining the sport\“s traditional elements of strength, strategy, and breath control. |
