Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international popularity. Here are 10 key rules explained in points:
1. Teams consist of 7 players each, and the game is played on a rectangular court.
2. A raider from one team enters the opponent\“s half, chanting \“kabaddi\“ without taking a breath.
3. The raider must touch one or more defenders and return to their half to score points.
4. Defenders try to stop the raider by tackling or holding them until they run out of breath.
5. If the raider fails to return, the defending team earns a point.
6. Each team takes turns sending raiders, and the game has two halves of 20 minutes each.
7. Players are declared out if they step out of bounds or are successfully tackled.
8. Bonus points can be awarded if the raider crosses the bonus line while the defenders are in position.
9. All-out occurs when all players of a team are out, awarding extra points to the opponent.
10. The team with the most points at the end wins the match.
This sport reflects Indian culture and is often played with locally made equipment, such as handmade jerseys and traditional court markings. |
