Pakistan Olympic Association

From the times immemorial, development of manly and warlike skills has been the object of certain forms of sports and the same were part of training of all youngmen among different nations, and those trained in these sports were considered as worriers. Games provide not only an emotional outlet to a number of people but also rid the participants of animal spirits and excess emotions through a process known in psychology as "sublimation of instincts". Also there is no better activity than sports for the character building of a nation.

All the sports which are in existence in the world have the same objectives i.e. recreation and harmonious development of the individual. Several sports were introduced in different times. Some of these have their own peculiarity and individuality 'Kabaddi' tops in all sports and is very popular in the sub- continent. There is no other such sport except Kabaddi. ••• which uses the individual and the collective potentialities of man. Kabaddi develops a strong physique, determination and sense of responsibility This is probably the most economical means of keeping an individual hale and healthy, because Kabaddi does not require any costly equipment; only a small piece of ordinary Jury cloth known is loin lined an underwear is the total requirement of a Kabaddi player.

Every sport has a source in a region or a country. Kabaddi originated from the Pak-Hind sub-continent. It is difficult to say who was the discoverer or when it started. but it has a very deep root in the ancient time. Whenever there was a fight between two opposing sides, one young man from each side came-forth to display his force and attacked his opponent. The other used all his power and skill to defend himself. 'kill' or 'die' was the criteria of his success. In this way, every young man from each side carne-forward for the fight or the competition and it ended in defeat or victory It is a matter of great interest to know that Kabaddi started from the rural areas. This is because of the fact that majority of the population still lives in the villages. The life of villagers is very simple and they enjoy ample opportunities of recreation as compared with the people living in cities. So the villagers enjoy a great deal by playing Kabaddi and get recreation The second main cause for its popularity is its economical equipment.

The basis of Kabaddi lies in attacking and defending as well as overcoming the opponent. Kabaddi in the present times engulfs these potentialities. It is a sport of the youngmen. The power, speed, stamina, vigor, wrestling. weightlifting, strength, skill, agility, physical and mental alertness are the main requisite qualities of a player A Kabaddi player must possess good physique and health, energy, balance of power and an alert mind and body. Kabaddi is a traditional sport and cultural heritage of the people of Pakistan. It is played in hot countries of Asia but it is very popular in Pak-Hind Sub-continent. The style of the game varies a little in some countries but it is liked and appreciated by the people in general. It is known by different names in the regional languages. In Pakistan and India, it is known as 'kabaddi' or 'kaudi', in Srilanka it is known as 'Guddo', in Indonesia.

Asian & Beach Styles Kabaddi Achiement:

This style of game introduced in Pakistan in 1985 Pakistan participate in the below mentioned competitions:

CIRCLE STYLES KABADDI ACHIEMENT

This style of game introduced in Pakistan in 1956 Pakistan participate in the below mentioned competitions