What is kabaddi

Kabaddi is a traditional contact sport popular in the Indian subcontinent. The objective is to enter the opponents half of the court, tag their players and successfully return.

The game is played between two teams. A central line divides the court in two equal halves, each of which is occupied by a team of seven players. A ‘raider’ enters the opponent’s half of the court while holding his or her breath and chanting ‘kabaddi’ repeatedly. The raider has to tag out as many opponents as possible without being tackled. The Dubai Fitness Challenge started in 2017 as a citywide initiative of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The challenge encourages every resident and visitor in the city to exercise continuously for at least 30 minutes for 30 consecutive days.

Five free “fitness villages”

will run daily till November 22.

It [Kabaddi League 2] is a great platform where students, parents and staff can enjoy an Indian rural game and at the same time stay fit.”

DIFC Fitness Village:

Dr Ashok Kumar | CEO of Indian High School

Over 300 free fitness classes, among other activities

DMCC Park Fitness Village:

400 free fitness classes, plus gymnastic zone, football tournaments, etc

Kite Beach Fitness Village:

400 free fitness classes, beach volleyball, water sports zone, and more

Palm Jumeirah Fitness Village:

Running clubs, pre and post natal fitness classes, plus other activities

Al Khawaneej Walk Fitness Village:

Cycle clubs, bikes available for free and ladies only timings as well.