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Kabaddi is an
Amazing, Awesome, Exciting, Exhilarating
Sport we all love

Kabaddi is more than just a sport; it’s a celebration of teamwork, resilience, and unparalleled physical prowess. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, the spirit of kabaddi embodies the essence of determination and courage.

History
Rules

NATIONAL STYLE

BEACH KABADDI

CIRCLE KABADDI

The National Style Kabaddi is also known as Asian Style and Rectangular Kabaddi. It is the most popular of three formats of kabaddi played globally.

Beach Kabaddi is the basic form of kabaddi played on sand. The rules are much simpler and the game is played on acourt that does not include lobbies, baulk or bonus lines.

Circle kabaddi is a more physical version of the game that combines kabaddi and wrestling. It is played in a circle shaped court and is more popular with the Punjabi community.

LATEST NEWS

BID FOR WORLD KABADDI EVENTS

World Kabaddi is inviting members or private entities to bid for the right to host the following events.

1. World Cup Kabaddi (National Style) 2029,2031, 2033
2. Beach Kabaddi World Cup
3. World Cup Circle Kabaddi
4. Junior World Cup Kabaddi (National Style)
5. Inter-Continental Cup
6. Commonwealth Championships
7. World Kabaddi League

The bidding document can be downloaded here.

WORLD KABADDI DAY 2026

The global kabaddi family has been celebrating World Kabaddi Day since 2019 on March 24.

This years theme for the World Kabaddi Day is STRONGER TOGETHER! KABADDI FOREVER!

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Contact us

World Kabaddi Secretariat would be the starting point for all official communication with the organisation.

F.A.Q.

World Kabaddi was originally registered in the United Kingdom but since 2025, the registration has been relocated to Canada.

Kabaddi is not an IOC recognised sport yet. No International kabaddi organisation has been recognised by the IOC till date.

World Kabaddi is a member of The Association for International Sports for All (TAFISA)

On World Kabaddi Day (March 24, 2024), a Guinness World Record was set in Panchkula, India, for the

most players in a kabaddi exhibition match, with 128 players participating The event was organized by HIPSA and World Kabaddi, lasting over two hours and involving teams Arjuna and Abhimanyu.

World Kabaddi has five continental members – Kabaddi Asia, Kabaddi Africa, Kabaddi Oceania, Kabaddi Europe and Kabaddi Pan America.

Africa is the fastest growing region for the sport after Asia. 

Kabaddi is an universal game that can be played by anyone at any age. It is a fun tag game that requires no equipment, Any open space is enough to start a game of kabaddi.

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An unique sport unlike any other

Kabaddi is the only sport where offense is a solitary effort while defense requires full teamwork.

Kabaddi is a popular and fast growing contact team sport combining tag, wrestling, and breath control, often chosen for its simplicity, fast-paced intensity, and lack of equipment. It builds physical strength, agility, and teamwork, serving as both a cultural tradition and a modern, high-scoring, competitive sport.

Timeless Origin

While the sport has its roots in the Mahabaratha era, Buddha is also said to have played the game as a prince