Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport that originated in ancient India and remains immensely popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. The game is played between two teams of seven players each, with the objective being for a single “raider“ to enter the opposing team\“s half of the court, tag out as many defenders as possible, and return to their own half, all while holding their breath and chanting “kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi“.
This indigenous Indian sport requires no equipment and is played on a rectangular court, making it accessible to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Kabaddi demands a unique combination of physical strength, agility, breath control, and strategic thinking. The Pro Kabaddi League, launched in 2014, has significantly increased the sport\“s popularity and commercial appeal, bringing modern professionalism to this traditional Indian game while maintaining its cultural roots. |
