Slap kabaddi or thappad kabaddi is a Pakistani variant of kabaddi which is particularly popular in Punjab. [1] Two players aim to slap each other, scoring one point for each slap landed on the opponent (above the waist); [2] the winner is the one who scores the most points, or who can force his opponent to forfeit the match. [3] [4]
Punches are not allowed, though players can slam into each other. [5] [6] There is no time limit or limit to the number of slaps that can be executed, though causing injury to the opponent results in disqualification in some matches. [7]
Slap kabaddi is also known as chanta kabaddi or tamachedar kabaddi. [8] [9]
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