Ancient Sport of India Touts Ties to Buddha, and Male Cheerleaders

Kabaddi, Cross Between Tag and Yoga, Has Global Ambitions; Do Hold Your Breath

By AMOL SHARMA
Wall Street Journal

BHOPAL, India—Star players in the ancient Indian sport of kabaddi share a few key characteristics. They're strong. They're quick on their feet. And, most importantly, they can hold their breath for two minutes while chanting the word "kabaddi" over and over.