kabaddi world cup 2016

Did you know that Kabaddi was invented in Tamil Nadu? Tracing the fascinating history of the game and breaking down the nail-biting final that won India its third World Champion title.

Ajay Thakur's brilliant raids against a strong Iranian defence overturned a half-time deficit, propelling India to a memorable win and its third title in the Kabaddi World Cup. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about India's best raider.