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Kabaddi (/ k ə ˈ b æ d i /, [2] / ˈ k ʌ b ə d i /) [3] is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players. It is one of the traditional games of South Asia. [4] The goal of the game is for a single offensive player, called the "raider," to enter the opposing team's half of the court, tag as many players as possible, and return to their own side within 30 seconds, all while ...
A kabaddi court at the 2006 Asian Games. In the international team version of kabaddi, two teams of seven members each occupy opposite halves of a court of 10 by 13 metres (33 ft × 43 ft) in the case of men and 8 by 12 metres (26 ft × 39 ft) in the case of women. [4] Each has five supplementary players held in reserve for substitution. [4]
In addition to the central Kabaddi court area, offices, there are spectator seating galleries, gymnasiums for players, and separate accommodation for male and female players. [3] The stadium is used for local kabaddi leagues, [4] the Bangladesh national kabaddi men's and women's teams, various national team practices and local competitions. [1] [5]
Kabaddi's growth has led to it spreading outside of South Asia as well, with countries such as South Korea and Iran playing it. [62] [63] Kho-kho has also had a franchise league started for it, Ultimate Kho Kho; [64] the Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Kho Kho are respectively the most and third-most viewed non-cricket competitions in India. [65]
Kho kho is played on a rectangular court with a central lane connecting two poles which are at either end of the court. During the game, nine players from the chasing team (attacking team) are on the field, with eight of them sitting (crouched) in the central lane, while three runners from the defending team run around the court and try to ...
The lobby areas are extensions of the court on either side of the field perpendicular to the midline. They are only considered part of the field during each raid once the raider has made contact with a defender.
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