World kabaddi day Celebration March 2023 Itv News

Play Hard! Play Smart! Play Together! has been chosen as the theme for the this year’s World Kabaddi Day to be celebrated by the kabaddi community worldwide on March 24.
The World Kabaddi Day was initiated in 2020 by World Kabaddi as part of its strategic plan to promote the sports of kabaddi globally.
World Kabaddi was formed in 2018 and now has a membership of more than 50 countries around the world. The date chosen as World Kabaddi Day also coincides with the formation of World Kabaddi.
World Kabaddi president Mr Ashok Kumar Das hoped that the World Kabaddi Day celebrations would raise more awareness to the ancient sport of kabaddi.
“Kabaddi is now played in all five continents and is undergoing tremendous growth, said Ashok, who is also the President of Kabaddi Europe.
He said that World Kabaddi wants to encourage all members as well kabaddi enthusiasts around the world to to conduct at least one kabaddi activity to celebrate the World Kabaddi Day.
“The objective is to make it a celebration of kabaddi around the world. The celebrations is not just for the day as we also want kabaddi activities to be held throughout the month of March,” said Ashok.
The event in each country should be designed to be a fun event that creates awareness and enthusiasm for kabaddi in the participating communities.
The event should be designed for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it should inspire people to take up kabaddi competitively or socially.
Apart from member associations in each country, schools and other organisations are also encouraged to organise kabaddi events of their own.
“We hope to see people from all demographics, gender, age and background to participate in this day of celebration of kabaddi,” said Ashok.