Punjabi kabaddi

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/punjabi-kabaddi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Contact team sport, often played in a circular arena
2. What is the geographic origin?Punjab region, northern Indian subcontinent, with a long historical tradition
3. What is Punjabi kabaddi and why is it called Circle Style Kabaddi?Punjabi kabaddi is a fast contact sport from India where players tag each other on a circular field. It is called Circle Style because the playing area is round instead of rectangular.
4. How does a raider win a Punjabi kabaddi game?The raider tags defenders and returns to their own side before running out of breath. If they succeed, they score; if not, they are eliminated.

Raider: The offensive player whose objective is to tag defenders and return safely while chanting 'kabaddi'.
Defender: The defensive players who aim to tackle the raider and prevent them from returning to their own territory.
Circle Style Kabaddi: A specific variation of kabaddi characterized by a circular playing field and unique gameplay dynamics.
Breath Control: A critical element of the game, requiring raiders to hold their breath and chant continuously during their raid.