Kabaddi is a contact team sport with origins in ancient India. Teams of seven players compete on a rectangular court divided into two halves. Players take turns sending a "raider" into the opposing team's half to tag defenders and return to their own half, all while chanting "kabaddi" to prove they are holding their br
eath. Defenders try to stop the raider from returning. Points are scored by tagging defenders or successfully stopping the raider.
Key aspects of the game:
Teams: Two teams of seven players each.
Court: A rectangular space divided by a mid-line, with additional lines like the baulk and bonus lines.
Raider: The offensive player who enters the opponent's half.
Defenders: The players on the opposing team who try to stop the raider.
Raid: The act of a raider entering the opponent's half.
Chanting: The raider must chant "kabaddi" continuously to prove they are not inhaling.
Objective: To score points by tagging opponents or successfully stopping the raider.
Duration: Matches are typically played in two halves of 20 minutes each, with a 5-minute halftime break.
Kabaddi has gained popularity worldwide and is now played in various international competitions.
This video explains how to play Kabaddi: