India and Poland's Unique Connection Through Kabaddi Highlighted by PM Modi

India and Poland, though separated by over 6,000 kilometers, share an unexpected connection through the sport of kabaddi. This traditional Indian game has captivated Polish youth, leading to Poland's success in European kabaddi and participation in the Kabaddi World Cups.

During his official visit to Poland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought attention to this connection, noting that Poland will host its first Kabaddi Championship soon. He also plans to meet the captains of Poland’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams to further strengthen the ties between the two nations.

Kabaddi’s popularity in Poland is growing, with the country currently holding the European Championship title. The sport was introduced to Poland in 2010 by Abhishek Sharma, an Indian sportsperson who founded a kabaddi club with the support of the International Kabaddi Federation. The Polish national team made headlines by defeating then-world champions Iran during the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad, India.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit is expected to deepen the cultural and sporting ties between India and Poland, cementing kabaddi as a shared passion between the two nations.

This story has been paraphrased from content originally published by NDTV.