Pro Kabaddi is a professional kabaddi league in India that has gained immense popularity across the country. Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that originated in ancient times and has been played in villages for centuries.
The game involves two teams of seven players each. The basic objective is for a raider to enter the opponent\“s court, tag as many defenders as possible, and return to their own half - all while holding their breath and chanting kabaddi. The defenders try to stop the raider from returning to their side.
Pro Kabaddi follows the standard rules of kabaddi but with some modifications to make it more spectator-friendly. Each match consists of two halves of 20 minutes each with a 5-minute break. Points are scored when a raider successfully tags defenders and returns to their half, or when defenders stop a raider from returning.
The league features teams from various Indian cities and has brought modern professionalism to this traditional sport. Players are now professional athletes with proper training facilities, coaching staff, and medical support. The league has also introduced video referral systems and other technological advancements.
Pro Kabaddi has successfully marketed this indigenous Indian sport to a global audience while maintaining its traditional roots. The league has attracted major sponsors and broadcasters, making kabaddi players household names in India. |
