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Kabaddi
India's national sport of the soil; a 4,000-year-old contact sport now broadcast globally
India ๐ฎ๐ณ 2500 BC Indian Sports
Key Facts
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One of the oldest sports in the world, originating in ancient India; mentioned in the Mahabharata
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India has won all 9 Men's Kabaddi World Cups held so far (2004โ2019); women's team also dominant
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Pro Kabaddi League (2014): franchise-based; Patna Pirates most successful with 3 titles; transformed kabaddi into prime-time entertainment
๐ Did you know? The word "kabaddi" comes from a Tamil phrase meaning "holding of hand" โ the core rule of the game
Quick Reference
Category
Indian Sports
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Year / Era
2500 BC
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India's national sport of the soil