Kabaddi is a contact team sport played mainly by the South Asian community in the United Kingdom. The British Kabaddi League is the main kabaddi competition in the UK, and is played annually.Manchester Raiders: team in British Kabaddi League bidding for glory as competition’s second season starts https://www.manchesterworld.uk/ Andrew Nowell The 2025 Kabaddi World Cup will be hosted in the West Midlands region of England.
History Kabaddi was first promoted to a significant extent in the UK when it was shown on Channel 4 in the 1990s. The growth of the South Asian community in the UK has also grown the sport.Kabaddi becoming popular in Britain https://www.mykhel.com/ The cost-of-living crisis is also a factor in kabaddi's growth, as it is an inexpensive sport to play.
Controversy There have been several incidents of violence at kabaddi tournaments in the UK, as well as alleged ties between kabaddi and gang activities.
See also
Kho kho in the United Kingdom
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