The basic rules of kabaddi were formalized in India in the early 20th century and published in 1923. The game received international exposure when Amravati-based sports organization demonstrated it, at the 1936 Olympic Games, in Berlin. It was then included as an event in the Indian Olympic Games held in Calcutta (now Kolkata) two years later. India was also instrumental in getting Kabaddi included in the main disciplines of the XI Asian Games held at Beijing, China in 1990. Kabaddi got recognized the national game of Bangladesh 1972. It is the state game of 7 Indian states. The sport is recognized in five forms in India, namely, Suranjeevii, Gaminee, Amar, Circle, Goongi. The first two being internationally accredited.
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