kabaddi

/ kəˈbɑːdɪ /

noun

1. a game played between two teams of seven players, in which individuals take turns to chase and try to touch members of the opposing team without being captured by them

Word History and Origins

Origin of kabaddi¹

Tamil

Example Sentences

The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw - sometimes called “kick volleyball” - wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Washington Times

The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw — sometimes called “kick volleyball” — wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Seattle Times

The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw — sometimes called “kick volleyball” — wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Seattle Times

The regional fare includes dragon boat racing, sepaktakraw - sometimes called “kick volleyball” - wushu, a Chinese martial art, and kabaddi, a popular contact sport on the Indian subcontinent.

From Washington Times

Some of the regional sports specialties include kabaddi, sepaktakraw, wushu, and kurash.

From Seattle Times