The Game of Kabaddi is thought to be over 4000 years old and was probably devised as a way to develop the physical strength, speed and skill of young men; prized assets for fighting and soldiering. The game combines both self defence from, attacking, and counter attacking between groups and singles and although originally intended for training men it is also now played by women. There have evolved sevral different names (Chedugudu or Hu-Tu-Tu in southern parts of India, Hadudu (Men) and Chu - Kit-Kit (women) in eastern India, and Kabaddi in northern India.) and forms: in India these are Surjeevani, Gaminee and Amar and the game is hugely popular.

 

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