Brief Explanation

The lines and boundaries are drawn on the sands. The setting could be a river bank, coconut grove, beach, playground or even a marsh. The match will invariably garner a considerable crowd that swells with every growing minute. Their cheers get louder and whistles get screechier. Kabaddi, a local recreational game that became a worldwide sport, originated in Tamil Nadu and has since percolated into every city, town and village in the country