Where was the All India Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Championship 2023–24 held?
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Solution: The correct answer is Udupi, Karnataka.
Explanation:
☛ The All India Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Championship 2023–24 was hosted in Udupi, Karnataka.
☛ The tournament was organized by Mangalore University at the Government First Grade College and Post Graduate Study Centre, Tenkanidiyoor, Udupi in January 2024.
☛ Teams qualifying from four different zones (North, South, East, and West) of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) competed in this prestigious national championship.
☛ Kabaddi is an indigenous sport of India, and inter-university tournaments serve as a vital talent-scouting ground for national-level leagues like the Pro Kabaddi League.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kurukshetra, Haryana: Kurukshetra University is a premier university in North India that regularly hosts various zonal and national inter-university sporting events.
☛ Association of Indian Universities (AIU): Established in 1925 (originally as the Inter-University Board), it is the nodal agency for governing and promoting university-level sports in India.
☛ Kabaddi World Cup: India has won all standard international Kabaddi World Cup titles held to date.
☛ Asian Games Kabaddi: Kabaddi was officially introduced as a medal event in the Asian Games at Beijing 1990 for men, and at Guangzhou 2010 for women.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
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☛ What is the standard duration of a Men's Kabaddi match? → 40 minutes (two halves of 20 minutes each)
☛ What is the standard number of active players on the court per team in a Kabaddi match? → 7 players
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