Kabaddi is a popular traditional sport in India that originated in ancient times. It is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players each. The objective of the game is for a single player on offense, referred to as a raider, to run into the opposing team\“s half of the court, tag out as many of their defenders as possible, and return to their own half, all without being tackled by the defenders, and in a single breath.
The game is played on a rectangular court that is divided into two halves. Each team occupies one half. The raider enters the opposing team\“s half, chanting kabaddi, kabaddi to prove they are holding their breath. Points are scored by tagging opponents or by stopping the raider. The team with the most points at the end of the match wins.
Kabaddi has gained international recognition and is now played in many countries around the world. In India, it is especially popular in rural areas and is often played during festivals and community events. The Pro Kabaddi League has helped to popularize the sport further, bringing it to a wider audience through television and digital platforms. |
