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Kabaddi
Kabaddi is an indigenous contact team sport with deep roots in India and a strong modern presence in national, international and professional competition.
Key points
- Indigenous team sport with regional traditions
- Combines agility, strength, strategy and breath control
- Now played in major organised competitions
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Sports Authority of India — Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026