Author(s): Rokozelie, Prokash Roy and Dr. Jayarajan David D

Abstract:
Kho Kho and Kabaddi are both popular traditional team games played widely in the Indian subcontinent. They are also classified as tag games. The article also highlights the physiological demands and fundamental techniques between the two sports and the need for flexibility to prevent injuries. Kho Kho players have an average speed of 8.64 seconds in 50 meters and they show a heartbeat of 160 each minutes during the game. The average heart ratemax (beat min-1) of Kabaddi players was found to be 184.57. Recovery heart rate was measured to be 165.76. Kabaddi players are heavier then players of most other sports due to the dominance of physicality in the game.

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