What is Kabaddi?
Q: What is Kabaddi?
A: Kabaddi is a team sport from South Asia where two teams take turns sending a "raider" into the other half to win points by tackling members of the opposing team.
Q: How big is the field for men and women?
A: The field for men is 10m x 13m, and 8m x 12m for women.
Q: What do players have to chant during a raid?
A: During a raid, players must hold their breath and chant the word "Kabaddi".
Q: What are bonus points called in Kabaddi?
A: Bonus points are called "lona" in Kabaddi.
Q: How long does each match last?
A: Each match lasts 20 minutes with a five-minute break at halftime when teams switch sides.
Q: Who founded the modernised version of kabaddi? A: The modernised version of kabaddi was founded in Maharashtra.
Q: When did India first demonstrate kabaddi at an international level? A: India first demonstrated kabaddi at an international level at the 1937 Olympics.
