What is Kabaddi?
Kabaddi is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players on a rectangular court. The objective of the game is for a single player on offense, known as a “raider”, to run into the opposing team’s half of the court, touch as many of their players as possible without being tackled, and return to their own half of the court before their breath runs out. The raider must continuously chant “kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi” while on the opposing team’s side of the court. If they are tackled or fail to complete the chant before returning to their own side, the raider is out.
Popularity of Kabaddi
Kabaddi is a popular sport in South Asia, especially in India, where it is considered the national sport. It is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world, such as the United States, Europe, and Australia. In 2019, kabaddi was included as a demonstration sport at the South Asian Games, and it is expected to be a full medal sport at the 2023 Asian Games.
Kabaddi Asian Games 2023
The 2023 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China, and kabaddi will be one of the sports featured at the event. Kabaddi is expected to be a popular sport at the Games, with teams from all over Asia competing for medals.
Indian Kabaddi
Indian kabaddi is the most popular form of kabaddi in the world. It is played with seven players on each team, and the court is divided into two halves by a midline. The raider must cross the midline and touch as many of the opposing team’s players as possible without being tackled before returning to their own half of the court.
Kabaddi Techniques
There are a variety of kabaddi techniques that raiders and defenders can use to gain an advantage. Some common raiding techniques include:
Dubki: The raider dives to the ground to avoid being tackled.
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Toe touch: The raider touches an opposing player with their toe.
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Running hand touch: The raider touches an opposing player while running past them.
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Some common defending techniques include:
Anticipatory tackle: The defender anticipates the raider’s movements and tackles them before they can reach them.
Body block: The defender uses their body to block the raider’s path.
Chain tackle: Two or more defenders work together to tackle the raider.
Kabaddi Tournaments
There are a number of kabaddi tournaments held throughout the year, including the Pro Kabaddi League, the World Kabaddi Championships, and the Kabaddi Asian Games.
