Slapstick sport: Kabaddi where slapping scores points

MULTAN: A unique kabbadi match was recently played in the district as players were given points for slapping their opponents.

In Multan’s neighboring village of Makhdoomd, a kabbaddi match was organized in line with urs celebrations at Pir Zulfiqar Shah.

A large number of people gathered at the city centres to enjoy the unique match.

Two players from each side confronted one another and slapped each other in each match.

The player who slapped his or her opponent more scored more points.

The player who managed to overpower his opponent and did not let them leave the ground was declared the winner.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 9^th, 2011.