5 reasons why kabaddi can rival cricket for popularity in India

#2 India\'s dominance in kabaddi

The victorious Indian kabaddi team on the top of the podium at the 2014 Asian Games

In the 11 cricket World Cups played till date, India has won 2 – 1983 and 2011. This is a commendable feat, but compared to India’s dominance in the sport of kabaddi, the country’s achievements in the game between the bat and ball look miniscule. The indomitable Indians have not been beaten in any major competition in the sport’s recent history.

India has won all the World Cups held in all formats of the sport while winning gold medals in all 7 Asian Games men’s kabaddi event apart from winning both the gold medals on offer in women’s kabaddi at the same event. These are extremely pride-inducing accomplishments for an Indian and is one of the main reasons why kabaddi can rival cricket for popularity in the sub-continent.