Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international recognition, but it is not currently part of the Olympic Games. This contact team sport originated in ancient India and is now played professionally in leagues like the Pro Kabaddi League.
The sport involves two teams of seven players each, where a “raider“ enters the opposing team\“s half to tag defenders while chanting “kabaddi“ without taking a breath. The defenders try to stop the raider from returning to their half. Kabaddi requires strength, speed, and strategic thinking, making it an exciting spectator sport.
Despite not being in the Olympics, kabaddi is featured in major multi-sport events like the Asian Games, where India has traditionally dominated. The International Kabaddi Federation continues to work toward Olympic inclusion, but the sport faces challenges in meeting Olympic criteria and global participation requirements. |
