Kabaddi is a traditional Indian sport that has gained international recognition in recent years. The game is played between two teams, each consisting of 7 players on the court at any given time. This makes a total of 14 active players during a match.
The sport originated in ancient India and has been played for centuries in various forms across the country. Modern kabaddi follows standardized rules established by the International Kabaddi Federation, maintaining the 7-player per team format that has been traditional to the sport.
In addition to the 7 main players on the court, each team typically has 3-5 substitute players who can be rotated into the game. This brings the total squad size for each team to 10-12 players, though only 7 participate in play at any moment.
Kabaddi\“s unique feature is that it\“s a contact team sport where players must hold their breath while raiding the opponent\“s court, chanting “kabaddi, kabaddi“ to prove they\“re not inhaling. The 7-player format allows for strategic positioning with specific roles including raiders, defenders, and all-rounders. |
