Kabaddi is one of India 's oldest indigenous sports -- it 's basically a mix of school-yard tag and wrestling . Kabaddi 's popularity faded away over the years , as sports like cricket dominated TV coverage . But in recent times there has been an upsurge in interest from young people who are playing for fun or to improve their skills.
Kabaddi is one of India 's oldest indigenous sports -- it 's basically a mix of school-yard tag and wrestling . Kabaddi 's popularity faded away over the years , as sports like cricket dominated TV coverage . Now a new professional league is underway , and is being screened by a major Indian broadcaster .