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'''Dodgeball''' is a growing sport in India. The sport, which involves players on two teams trying to hit opponents with balls while avoiding being hit themselves, has seen a rise in popularity in schools, colleges and local communities. [[Dodgeball]]'s fast-paced nature and emphasis on teamwork have made it a popular choice for physical education programs and physical education curricula.{{fact|date=January 2026}}It is particularly popular in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu.{{fact|date=January 2026}} Bounce dodgeball is also played in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dodgeball Trampoline Park - BOUNCE Inc |url=https://www.bounceinc.in/dodgeball/ |website=Bounce India |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref><br />
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==Governing bodies==<br />
There are two organisations that oversee dodgeball in India, the India Dodgeball Federation (affiliated with the [[World Dodgeball Federation]]) and the Dodgeball Federation of India (affiliated with the [[World Dodgeball Association]]).{{fact|date=January 2026}}<br />
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== History ==<br />
Dodgeball is considered as a traditional game in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dodgeball – Traditional Games Federation of India |url=https://www.traditionalgamesindia.com/games-list/dodgeball/ | website = traditionalgamesindia.com |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref> The origins of dodgeball in India can be traced back to traditional games like [[Maram Pitti]], also known as Picchi Banti in Telugu, which is similar to dodgeball and played with a rubber or tennis ball. A variation of the game is played called "Sekan-tadi" (सेकन-तड़ी). This is slang used for "slamming the hip." Another name is Gend Tadi (எறி பந்து). These traditional games laid the foundation for the modern sport of dodgeball in the country. {{fact|date=January 2026}}<br />
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== Competitions ==<br />
A Dodgeball Premier League tournament was held in [[Madhya Pradesh]] in June 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Madhya Pradesh: 'Players Should Co-operate In Nation Building' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/madhya-pradesh-players-should-co-operate-in-nation-building |access-date=1 September 2024 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> The Second Senior National Dodgeball Championship was held in [[Ellora]], [[Maharashtra]] in October 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Manava Bharti India International School |url=http://mbiis.in/articles/second--senior-national-dodgeball-championship--2023 |website=mbiis.in |access-date=1 September 2024}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://dodgeball.co.in/ Indian Dodgeball Federation]<br />
* [https://dodgeballfederationofindia.com/ Dodgeball Federation of India]<br />
* [https://asiadodgeball.com/ Asian Dodgeball Federation]<br />
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