Everything
about KABADDI
1.1. Basic Overview - Involving physical
contact, Kabaddi is
a team sport with origins dating back to ancient India.
The main aim is for a solitary offensive player, known
as the "raider", to venture into the rival team's
territory, touch as many opponents as possible, and
swiftly return to their own side, all within a 30-second
time frame, while evading tackles. Points are garnered
for each successful tag by the raider, while the
defending team earns points for thwarting the raider's
advance. Players exit the game temporarily if they are
tagged or tackled, but rejoin after each point scored by
their team as a result of a successful tag or tackle.
India
is widely recognized as the pioneer in popularizing
kabaddi as a competitive activity. Organized contests
emerged in the 1920s, followed by its inclusion in the
Indian Olympic Games in 1938. The establishment of
the All-India Kabaddi Federation in 1950 furthered its
institutionalization. Kabaddi made its debut as a
demonstration sport at the inaugural 1951 Asian
Games in New Delhi, marking a significant step
towards its formal recognition. These milestones
helped elevate the sport, previously confined to rural
settings with makeshift playing surfaces, into a
legitimate contender on the international stage.The
initial framework of regulations for kabaddi originated
in Maharashtra during the 1920s, drawing inspiration
from English sporting codes. The All India Kabaddi
Tournament held in 1923 adhered to these refined
rules. Kabaddi gained renewed attention after its
demonstration at the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi,
leading to its inclusion in the Asian Games program
from 1990 onwardsThe launch of the Pro Kabaddi
League (PKL) in 2014 brought about a paradigm shift in
the sport's dynamics. Various modifications were
introduced, such as imposing a standardized 30-second
time limit for each raid, a departure from the previous absence of
such constraints.
by 13 meters for men and 8 by 12 meters for women.
Five additional players are kept in reserve for potential
substitutions. The game consists of two 20-minute
halves separated by a 5-minute halftime interval during
which teams switch sides. In every offensive move,
known as a "raid," a player designated as the
"raider"
from the attacking team ventures into the adversary's
territory and endeavors to tag as many of the seven
defending players as possible. To score points, the
raider must cross the baulk line into the opposing
team's domain and then retreat to their own half
without being tackled. During raids, the raider must
audibly chant kabaddi to signify to referees that the
raid was executed within a single breath without
inhaling. Each raid is confined to a 30-second
timeframe.A point is earned for each defender tagged,
with tags permissible using any part of the raider's
body and touching any part of the defender's body. If
the raider traverses beyond the bonus line delineated
in the defending team's territory when confronted by
six or more players, they secure an extra point termed
a bonus point. Conversely, if the raider is halted
(tackled), the opposing team gains a point. Tagged
players are temporarily sidelined but can be
"revived"
for each subsequent point scored by their team from a
tag or tackle. Bonus points, however, do not revive
players. Players exiting the boundary are deemed out.
The court features two areas termed "lobby areas"
on
either side, initially considered out-of-bounds but
becoming part of the playing area once the raider
makes contact with an opponent. A raid where the
raider fails to score is termed an "empty raid,"
while a
raid resulting in three or more points is termed a
"super
raid." Achieving the "All Out" status, wherein
all seven
players from the opposing team are eliminated, awards
two additional points and reinstates the players into
the game.
In
case of a tie, PKL regulations mandate (for playoff
matches) that each team executes five raids against the
other
team, devoid of time limits, player eliminations or
revivals,
with the baulk line simultaneously serving as a
bonus
line.
3. COMPETITIONS - In the realm of global kabaddi, the
Kabaddi World Cup serves as a premier outdoor event,
overseen by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF),
where men's and women's national teams vie for
supremacy. The tournament, previously held in 2004,
2007, and 2016, has consistently seen India emerge
victorious. In the 2016 championship showdown, India
clinched the title by defeating Iran with a scoreline of
38–29.
Following the emergence of the World Kabaddi
Federation, a monumental 2019 Kabaddi World Cup
took place in April in Malacca, Malaysia. It marked the
largest gathering in kabaddi history, featuring 32 men's
teams and 24 women's teams Kabaddi has enjoyed a
storied history at the Asian Games, initially showcased
as a demonstration event in 1951 and later in 1982,
before being officially recognized as a medal event in
1990. While the Indian national team dominated the
men's and women's competitions from 2002 to 2014,
the 2018 Asian Games witnessed Iran's historic
triumph, becoming the first nation besides India to
claim gold in kabaddi. India's men's team secured
bronze, while the women's team settled for silver after
being bested by Iran.The inception of the Pro Kabaddi
League in 2014 revolutionized the sport's landscape.
Emulating the business model of the Indian Premier
League in cricket, the league prioritized marketing
strategies, bolstered by local broadcaster Star Sports.
Notably, the league garnered significant viewership,
with the inaugural season attracting over 435 million
viewers and the championship match alone watched by
98.6 million viewers.The league comprises 12 teams,
including Bengal Warriors, Bengaluru Bulls, Patna
Pirates, Tamil Thalaivas, UP Yoddhas, Gujrat Giants,
Haryana Steelers, Puneri Paltan, U Mumba, Jaipur Pink
Panthers, Dabang Delhi KC, and Telugu Titans. The
league organizers continuously tweak the rules and
presentation of the sport to enhance its appeal to
television audiences. Notably, all players in the league
must adhere to a weight limit of 85 kg. Additionally,
players achieving 10 or more raid points in a single
match earn a "super 10," while a "high 5"
is awarded
to defenders who successfully tackle all five raiders in a
game.To foster increased scoring, the Pro Kabaddi
League introduces supplementary rules. When a
defensive side is reduced to three or fewer players,
tackles yield two points instead of one. Moreover,
consecutive empty raids necessitate a "do-or-die
raid,"
wherein the next raider must score, or else they are
declared out, resulting in a point for the opposing
team.
44.Most Successful Team- On the global
stage of men's
kabaddi events, the India men's national team has
garnered remarkable success, showcasing their
supremacy with gold medal triumphs at the Asian
Games in various years, including 1990, 1994, 1998,
2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2022, alongside victories
in all three Kabaddi World Cup editions. Pawan
Sehrawat has been at the helm as the team's captain
since 2022.During the 1990s, kabaddi gained
recognition at the Asian Games, witnessing India clinch
gold medals in 1990 and 1994 by overcoming
Bangladesh in the finals. Despite a setback against
Pakistan in the 1993 South Asian Games, India
reclaimed the top spot at the 1998 Asian Games held in
Bangkok.In the early 2000s, India extended their
winning streak, seizing gold at the 2002 Asian Games in
Busan, South Korea. Furthermore, they claimed victory
in the inaugural Kabaddi World Cup in 2004 and
replicated the feat in 2007, prevailing over Iran on both
occasions.
The 2010s witnessed India's sustained dominance, with
gold medal triumphs at the Asian Games in 2010 and
2014. Additionally, India clinched the Kabaddi World
Cup title in 2016, defeating Iran once more in the
championship match.In 2017, India emerged
triumphant at the Asian Kabaddi Championship under
the leadership of Ajay Thakur, securing gold by besting
Pakistan in the final encounter. The team continued
their successful streak by triumphing at the Dubai
Kabaddi Masters tournament in 2018.Despite a setback
against South Korea at the 2018 Asian Games, India's
men's team rebounded to seize gold at the 2019 South
Asian Games, with Deepak Niwas Hooda leading the
charge. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
team's participation in tournaments was restricted
until 2023, when they clinched another Asian Kabaddi
Championship title by prevailing over Iran in the
final.The achievements of the India men's national
kabaddi team underscore their unwavering excellence
in the sport, solidifying their reputation as one of the
most formidable teams in kabaddi history.