Kabaddi

The popular game of Kabaddi, which has its roots in ancient India, is today played all over the world. It is a team contact sport that calls for power, quickness, and planning. There are two teams in the game, each of which has seven players on the field and five bench-warmup players. A player, known as the "raider," must enter the opposing team's half, tag as many defenders as they can, and then make it back to their own half without being tackled.

While holding their breath, the defenders attempt to tackle or restrain the raider in order to stop them. To demonstrate that they are not breathing while conducting the raid, the raider must chant the term "kabaddi" frequently. The raider's team scores if they successfully tag the defenders and make it back to their half. By tackling the raider or kicking them out of bounds, the defenders score points.

On a rectangular court with precise dimensions, kabaddi is played. Kabaddi is played in a variety of formats, including the classic "circle style" or "indoor kabaddi" and the more contemporary "standard style" or "outdoor kabaddi." Several organisations, including the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), control the game.

Worldwide kabaddi popularity has increased, and national teams and strong traditions can be found in many nations, including Bangladesh, India, Iran, South Korea, and India. In order to expand the sport's global appeal and popularity, professional leagues have been established, such as the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) in India.