Kabadi

Kabaddi is a contact team sport originating in ancient India. Two teams of seven players compete to score points by a single player, known as a "raider," crossing into the opponent's half of the court and touching as many defenders as possible without being tackled. The raider must repeatedly chant "kabaddi" while holding their breath during the raid. If the raider is caught or steps out of bounds, the opposing team scores a point. If the raider successfully touches opponents and returns to their own half, their team scores points for each defender touched. The game is divided into two halves, with teams switching sides at halftime. It is played on a rectangular court divided by a middle line. Players use strength, agility, and strategic thinking to outmaneuver their opponents. Kabaddi is popular in South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, and has gained international recognition with professional leagues and tournaments. The sport emphasizes teamwork, stamina, and quick reflexes. There are different variations of Kabaddi, including Standard Style and Circle Style, with slight rule differences.