Kabaddi in India

Kabaddi, is a contact sport, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most popular sports in India, played mainly among village people. India has taken part in four Asian Games in kabaddi, and won gold in all.

Four forms of kabaddi played in India are Amar, Suranjeevi, huttuttoo, and Gaminee. Amar is generally played in Punjab, Haryana, the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world, mostly by Punjabi sportsmen. Suranjeevi is the most played form of kabaddi in India and the world. This is the form generally used in international matches and also the form used in the Asian Games. Huttuttoo is played by men in Maharashtra. In Gaminee style, seven players play on each side and a player that is put out has to remain out until all of his team members are out. The team that is successful in outing all of the players of the opponent's side secures a point. The game continues until five or seven points are secured. There is no fixed time duration.