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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]
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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]
Punjabi kabaddi, also called circle style kabaddi, [1] is a contact sport that originated in the Punjab region, in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. There are a number of traditional Punjabi kabaddi styles traditionally played in the Punjab region .
The Kabaddi Federation of India (KFI) was founded in 1950, and it compiled a standard set of rules. The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) was founded in 1973. The AKFI has given new shape to the rules and it has also the rights of modification in the rules. The Asian Kabaddi Federation was founded under the chairmanship of Sharad Pawar.
The Indian Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is the biggest kabaddi league in the world. It introduced several rule changes and innovations to the sport. [8] R. Raid
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