Kabaddi Trivia Questions

Kabaddi is not an Olympic sport; it has been featured in the Asian Games since 1990 but has never been part of the Olympic program.

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.

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.

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

Kabaddi was officially declared the national sport of Bangladesh in 1972.

Women's professional kabaddi leagues exist, such as the Women's Kabaddi League in India. Women also compete internationally in events like the Asian Games. So it is not exclusively played by men.

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.

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.