Explainer
How Points Are Scored in Kabaddi
Touch points, tackle points, bonus points and all-out points. A simple guide to the kabaddi scoreboard.
History
Kabaddi’s Journey From Village Mats to Prime Time
How one of India's oldest sports became a television hit, and what it means for the future.
History
The Akhada Roots of Pro Kabaddi
Long before the bright lights of the league, kabaddi grew up on village mud and in the culture of Indian wrestling.
Explainer
Raiders, Defenders and All-Rounders
The three types of kabaddi player, and what each of them does for the team.
Guide
Kabaddi Skills: Hand Touch, Toe Touch and Dubki
The core techniques of kabaddi, from the quick touch to the dive under a chain of defenders.
Guide
A Beginner’s Guide to Watching Pro Kabaddi
What to look for in a professional kabaddi match, from the scoreboard to the tactics.
Guide
The Rules of Kabaddi in Five Minutes
A fast, plain-English summary of how kabaddi is played, scored and won.
Guide
Kabaddi, Explained: Rules, Roles and Raids
Raids, tackles, the do-or-die. How one of India's oldest games actually works.
Explainer
What Is a Super Raid and a Super Tackle?
Two of the biggest moments in kabaddi, and why they can change a match in seconds.
Profile
Anup Kumar: The Captain Cool of Kabaddi
A calm leader and a clever raider, Anup Kumar shaped Indian kabaddi both on and off the mat.