5 states where kabaddi is played the most

Most of the revered kabaddi exponents, including the many Narwals of PKL and the iconic Anup Kumar, have hailed from or honed their skills in Sonepat

#4 Andhra Pradesh & Telangana

Telugu Titans represent Andhra in the PKL

Another two states which patronize the sport vigorously and have given it the status of the state sport, have been Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Popularly called ‘chedugudu’ in Andhra and ‘kabaddi’ in Telangana, both have given a major fillip to youngsters who have aspired to become kabaddi players.

The geographical location of these states too have been responsible for garnering a lot of attention for the game. The picturesque beaches have made it possible for the homegrown players to be proficient in beach kabaddi and bring laurels for the country.

Inter-state kabaddi tournaments are regularly organized, giving an enviable opportunity to the state players to fight it out with the very best in the country. The states’ talents have also made their mark internationally across both genders with Nagalaxmi and Manjula Devi playing a stellar role in bringing home multiple gold medals in women's section.

To promote the sport further, the two states have even sought for intra-state leagues. The recently-held Telangana Premier Kabaddi League has been deemed a huge success and is the right step in unearthing new stars from the region.

It is only a matter of time before the two states find some more champion kabaddi players that will help in swelling the number of native players in the Telugu Titans squad.