Chapter 7
Kabaddi… Kabaddi… Kabaddi…
20 Short Questions and Answers
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What is the chant heard during Kabaddi?
Answer: Kabaddi… Kabaddi… Kabaddi… -
Where is Kabaddi mostly played?
Answer: In the villages of India. -
Who plays Kabaddi?
Answer: Both boys and girls of all age groups. -
When are Kabaddi competitions often conducted?
Answer: During festivals and fairs. -
In which state is Kabaddi widely played?
Answer: Andhra Pradesh. -
What is another name for Kabaddi in Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: Chedugudu. -
Is Kabaddi an official game of a state?
Answer: Yes, it is the official game of Andhra Pradesh. -
What equipment is required for Kabaddi?
Answer: No specific equipment is required. -
How much space is needed to play Kabaddi?
Answer: A small space with an even surface. -
What two main qualities are required to play Kabaddi?
Answer: Physical strength and mental sharpness. -
How many players are there in each team in Kabaddi?
Answer: Seven players. -
What is the area of play in Kabaddi called?
Answer: A court. -
What divides the Kabaddi court into two parts?
Answer: A centre line. -
Who is called the raider?
Answer: The player who crosses the centre line. -
What does the raider do while crossing the centre line?
Answer: Chants “Kabaddi… Kabaddi… Kabaddi…” and holds his breath. -
When is a player declared “out”?
Answer: When they are tagged or tackled. -
How long is each half of a Kabaddi game?
Answer: Twenty minutes. -
How long is the break between the two halves?
Answer: Five minutes. -
When did modern Kabaddi start in India?
Answer: 1930. -
Which country considers Kabaddi its national game?
Answer: Bangladesh.
20 Long Questions and Answers
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Describe how Kabaddi is played in terms of teams and positions.
Answer: Kabaddi is played between two teams of seven players each. The court is divided into two equal parts by a centre line. One team occupies one side of the court, while the other team occupies the opposite side. Players take turns sending a raider into the opponent's half to tag them while chanting “Kabaddi” and holding their breath. -
Explain the role of the raider in Kabaddi.
Answer: The raider crosses the centre line into the opponent’s court, chanting “Kabaddi” continuously and holding their breath. The raider tries to touch as many opponents as possible and return to their side without being tackled. -
What happens when a player is tagged or tackled?
Answer: They are declared “out” and taken out of the game. However, for each point scored by the team, a player who was out comes back to play. -
How is the Kabaddi court designed?
Answer: The court is a rectangular space divided into two equal halves by a centre line. Each team occupies one half, and players take turns raiding into the opponent’s half. -
What physical and mental qualities are required for Kabaddi?
Answer: Players need physical strength, agility, muscular coordination, lung activity, presence of mind, and quick responses to play effectively. -
How does Kabaddi promote team management?
Answer: Kabaddi requires the cooperation of all team members, combining strategic planning, coordination, and understanding among players to defend and score points. -
Describe the scoring system in Kabaddi.
Answer: Teams earn points when their raider tags opponents and returns safely. Each point allows a previously out player to re-enter the game. -
How long is a full Kabaddi game and how is it structured?
Answer: A Kabaddi game is played in two halves of twenty minutes each, with a five-minute break in between. Players exchange sides after the first half. -
Discuss the historical origins of Kabaddi.
Answer: Kabaddi has been played in different forms since pre-historic times in India. The modern version started across India in 1930 and became widely popular in South Asia. -
Which countries widely play Kabaddi today?
Answer: Kabaddi is widely played in South Asian countries and most Asian countries, with Bangladesh considering it its national game. -
How has Pro-Kabaddi contributed to the popularity of the game?
Answer: Pro-Kabaddi, a professional-level Kabaddi league, has become very popular and is watched by people of all ages on television. -
Is Kabaddi included in international sporting events?
Answer: Yes, Kabaddi is played in the Asian Games and may be included in the Olympics in the future. -
Explain how a Kabaddi raider’s skill combines physical and mental abilities.
Answer: The raider must have physical strength to evade tackles and tag opponents, and mental sharpness to strategize, hold their breath, and maintain focus while chanting “Kabaddi.” -
How do team members cooperate during defense in Kabaddi?
Answer: Defensive players coordinate to tackle the raider, block escapes, and plan strategies to minimize the raider’s points while maximizing their own scoring opportunities. -
What is the significance of chanting “Kabaddi” during the raid?
Answer: The chanting ensures that the raider is holding their breath. If they stop chanting, the raid is considered invalid, adding a challenge of endurance and focus. -
Describe the effect of Kabaddi on a player’s physical fitness.
Answer: Kabaddi improves agility, lung capacity, muscular coordination, quick reflexes, and overall mental and physical strength. -
What kind of surface is required to play Kabaddi?
Answer: A flat, even surface is enough; no specialized sporting equipment is needed. -
How did Mahatma Gandhi’s emphasis on Indian games like Kabaddi affect its recognition?
Answer: Kabaddi, being a traditional game, gained recognition as a symbol of Indian heritage and physical culture, promoting teamwork and fitness among youth. -
How does Kabaddi encourage mental sharpness?
Answer: Players must make split-second decisions, plan strategies, anticipate opponents’ moves, and communicate with teammates while playing. -
Why is Kabaddi considered a sport for all age groups?
Answer: It requires minimal equipment, can be played on small grounds, and combines physical activity with mental skills, making it suitable for children, youth, and adults.
