10 Amazing Facts about Indian Kabaddi to Know
10 Amazing Facts about Indian Kabaddi to Know
Kabaddi is a very popular game in India and with the inception of Pro Kabaddi League, it has become more popular than ever. Kabaddi as most of you remember was the sport that was most loved by Indians. Even our childhood was surrounded by it and it is impossible in India to never hear about this game while growing up even if you worshipped Cricket. So here we present 10 amazing facts about Indian Kabaddi that you should know.
History of Kabaddi
Kabaddi is said to be around 4,000 years old! yes, Almost four millennium old. It’s roots are linked to Ancient India and there are even references of this sport in Buddhist Literature and Mahabharata.
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Kabaddi was denied as National Game
In India, Kabaddi was denied as the status of National Game though it had many historic references. However, our neighbours realised this and made it their national game. Kabaddi is actually the National Game of Bangladesh! Yes, it is true. This is probably one of the most amazing facts about Kabaddi.
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Synonyms of Kabaddi in India
Kabaddi is popular in different parts of India though it has many names in other languages. For instance, In southern India it is called Chedugudu, while in some parts of the North it is referred to as Kaunbada. In the East, the sport has been christenedHa-Do-Do while in the Western part of the country, it is called Hu-Tu-Tu.
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All India Kabaddi Federation (AIKF)
It was in 1950 that Kabaddi as a sport needed an official organizing body. All India Kabaddi Federation (AIKF) was formed at that time. It was reconstituted as The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) in 1972.
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Type of Kabaddi (Desi vs International)
There are actually two formats of Kabaddi. One International and other is Desi. In the Desi format, a Circle is drawn and the opponent comes in the circle to fetch points!
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Champions of Kabaddi – Indian Men’s Team
India is the World Champion of Kabaddi. There have been five world cup tournaments and India has been undefeated by winning all the five world cups! This is something every Indian sports lover should be proud of.
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Women’s Kabaddi Team
Even Women have Kabaddi team as well and guess what, they are also the undefeated champions of two world cups! So, it is complete dominance of India in Kabadidi by males as well as by females.
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Asian Games
Indian Kabaddi team is also undefeated in the Asian Games. Kabaddi has been played at the Asian Games since 1990. The Indian team has won all 7 Gold medals making it one of the most successful teams in Asian Games ever!
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Awards and Recognition
Indian Central and State Governments give various awards and recogniton to kabaddi player who have represented India at the International level. In total, 21 Kabaddi players have won the prestigious Arjun Awards and one has been presented the Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement. In addition to that, four coaches have been awarded Dronacharya Award.
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Pro Kabaddi League
Pro Kabaddi League was launched in India in 2014. As many as 435 million people tuned in to watch this beloved indigenous sport in its glamorous format! It was a huge success and only IPL surpassed it in terms of viewership.