Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh. However, due to the immense popularity of cricket and football, most people are not familiar with this game.
Yes, everyone learns from books that kabaddi is Bangladesh’s national game, but very few actually know how it is played or what the rules are. Many have never played it themselves, and some may have never even seen it being played.
In this regard, I consider myself fortunate. I played kabaddi a lot during my childhood, thanks to growing up in a village.
Even today, kabaddi tournaments are occasionally held in villages, drawing massive crowds of enthusiastic spectators.
Recently, a kabaddi tournament took place in Trishal, Mymensingh. I was in the midst of the crowd, enjoying the match.
Kabaddi is played between two teams, with each team consisting of seven main players and five substitutes. The main objective of the game is for a player to enter the opponent’s court, touch as many opposing players as possible, and return safely, while the opposing team tries to stop the raider. This game involves intense physical activity, which is why many people enjoy playing it. The moment when one team successfully holds back an opponent is particularly thrilling.
Kabaddi is an integral part of our culture, a game that is uniquely ours. Our ancestors have been playing it since ancient times. It is our responsibility to preserve this game and introduce it to our present and future generations.
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