Kabaddi Kabaddi (, ) is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players. It is one of the traditional games of South Asia. In this game, a raider enters the opposing half of the court to touch defenders and attempt to return within 30 ...

is a contact team sport played mainly by the South Asian community in the United Kingdom. The British Kabaddi League is the main kabaddi competition in the UK, and is played annually. The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup will be hosted in the West Midlands region of England.

History

Kabaddi was first promoted to a significant extent in the UK when it was shown on

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in the 1990s. The growth of the South Asian community in the UK has also grown the sport. The

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is also a factor in kabaddi's growth, as it is an inexpensive sport to play.

Controversy

There have been several incidents of violence at kabaddi tournaments in the UK, as well as alleged ties between kabaddi and gang activities.

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History

Controversy

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