<P> The game is known by its regional names in different parts of the subcontinent, such as Kabaddi or Chedugudu in Andhra Pradesh, Kabaddi in Kerala and Telangana, Hadudu in Bangladesh, Bhavatik in Maldives, Kauddi or Kabaddi in the Punjab region, Hu - Tu - Tu in Western India and Hu - Do - Do in Eastern India and chadakudu in South India . </P> <P> Kabaddi, originated in ancient Tamil region, which is predominantly present day Tamil Nadu and parts of other South Indian states . Tamil empire spread this game to South East Asia during their sea trade . The word Kabaddi might have been derived from the Tamil - Kannada word "kai - pidi" (கைபிடி) meaning "to hold hands". Kabaddi received international exposure during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, demonstrated by India . The game was introduced in the Indian National Games at Calcutta in 1938 . In 1950 the All India Kabaddi Federation (AIKF) came into existence and framed the rules . Kabaddi was introduced to and popularised in Japan in 1979 by Sundar Ram of India, who toured Japan on behalf of Asian Amateur Kabaddi Federation for two months to introduce the game . In 1979, matches between Bangladesh and India were held across India . The first Asian Kabaddi Championship was held in 1980 and India emerged as champion, beating Bangladesh in the final . The other teams in the tournament were Nepal, Malaysia, and Japan . The game was included for the first time in the Asian Games in Beijing in 1990 where seven teams took part . </P> <P> At first this game is designed and played as simulator version for bull sports Jallikattu, raiders are considered as bulls who play against the defenders . So essence of the game is the holding of the raiders by the defenders . Though variations emerged and rules were framed, the game's principal objective remained unchanged . </P> <P> In the international team version of kabaddi, two teams of seven members each occupy opposite halves of a field of 10 by 13 metres (33 ft × 43 ft) in case of men and 8 by 12 metres (26 ft × 39 ft) in case of women . Each has three supplementary players held in reserve . The game is played with 20 minute halves, with a 5 minute halftime break during which the teams exchange sides . During each raid, a player from the attacking side--known as the "raider"--runs into the opposing team's side of the field and attempts to tag as many of the seven defending players as possible . For a raid to be eligible for points, the raider must cross the baulk line in the defending team's territory, and return to their half of the field without being tackled . Whilst doing so, the raider must also loudly chant the word "kabaddi", confirming to referees that their raid is done on a single breath without exhaling . A 30 - second shot clock is also enforced on each raid . </P>

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