Kabaddi Faces Challenges from Cricket and Mobile Phones, Says International Referee and KP Kabaddi Association Secretary

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In a recent interview, Kabaddi player and International Referee, Syed Sultan Bacha, also known as Sultan Bari, and the Secretary of the Kabaddi Association in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, discussed the challenges faced by traditional Kabaddi and its decline in popularity. Sultan Bari highlighted that the game of cricket and excessive mobile phone usage have contributed to the decline in interest among the youth for power Kabaddi, a traditional sport of the Pakhtun nation.

 

According to Sultan Bari, Kabaddi's popularity in Punjab is far superior to that in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as it is widely played and supported in Punjab. Fans actively engage with the sport, providing valuable support to the players.

 

Sultan Bari acknowledged that several years ago, Kabaddi was on the brink of fading away in the region. However, recent efforts have been made to promote the sport. Despite limited resources and various challenges, Kabaddi, including Asian and Circle styles, is gaining recognition.

 

Sultan Bari also highlighted the emergence of new players through inter-divisional and All-Pakistan U-23 Kabaddi competitions since 2019. He expressed pride in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's representation in  Asian Games, with three players from the region, thanks to the commendable efforts of Malik Riaz in Bannu.

 

The secretary of the Kabaddi Association emphasized that Kabaddi is not being played in schools due to the prevalence of cricket and the distraction of mobile phones. To counter this, efforts are underway to establish Kabaddi teams in colleges and conduct Asian style Kabaddi competitions for both boys and girls.

 

Sultan Bari suggested that promoting Kabaddi requires the establishment of Asian and Circle style Kabaddi academies in different districts of the province under the supervision of DSO and RSO. This would help in recruiting and nurturing new players and organizing tournaments.

 

In conclusion, Sultan Bari mentioned the positive growth of Kabaddi in Peshawar, with the number of teams increasing from four to twelve in recent years. However, he highlighted the need for more financial support to expand and promote Kabaddi across the thirty-five districts of the province effectively.

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