Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international recognition in recent years. This contact team sport originated in ancient India and is now played professionally across many countries.
The game involves two teams of seven players each, where one player from the attacking team （known as the raider） enters the opponent\“s half to tag as many defenders as possible while chanting kabaddi repeatedly without taking a breath. The defenders must try to stop the raider from returning to their half.
Kabaddi requires excellent physical fitness, breath control, strength, and strategic thinking. The sport is particularly popular in rural areas of India and has deep cultural roots in Indian tradition. Major tournaments like the Pro Kabaddi League have helped popularize the sport globally.
Traditional kabaddi was played on mud courts, but modern professional matches are conducted on synthetic mats. The sport is governed internationally by the International Kabaddi Federation, which organizes world cups and other international competitions. |
