Kabaddi Trivia Questions

A raider must chant 'kabaddi' continuously without taking a new breath. If they stop or inhale, they are declared out. This unique rule is central to the game.

Despite being popular in Asia and having World Cups, kabaddi is not yet an Olympic sport. It has been featured in the Asian Games since 1990 but not in the Olympics.

Each side fields seven players, with up to five substitutes allowed. Matches consist of two halves of 20 minutes each in professional play.

Kabaddi is played in over 30 countries, including Iran, South Korea, Canada, and the UK. Iran's men's team is a world powerhouse, often beating India.

Historical references to kabaddi appear in the Mahabharata and other ancient texts, with some accounts dating its origins to around 4,000 years ago in India.

Women's professional kabaddi leagues exist and are popular, especially in India. The Pro Kabaddi League includes a women's division, and women compete internationally.

Both teams can score points. The defense earns a point by tackling the raider before they return to their side, and offensive raids also yield points for touch or bonus.

In 2016, a Pro Kabaddi League match between U Mumba and Bengaluru Bulls went into multiple overtime periods, lasting 2 hours and 10 minutes, due to tie-breaking rules.