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Kabaddi is a contact team sport that demands the performance of rapid acceleration, repeated short efforts, body control, defensive strength, tactical agility and recovery between raids. At the school level, more specifically in adolescent girls, assessing fitness level can help identify talent, ensure safe training and progressive development of their skills. The present study become a systematic review of literature on anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness components affecting the Kabaddi performance of high school girls of Hassan District. The evidence on height, body mass, arm length, leg length, speed, strength, endurance, agility and flexibility was reviewed. A narrative review using a structured search-based approach for identification of related scholarly study, official sources and field testing references on Kabaddi, youth fitness, anthropometry and school physical education was adopted. The study’s findings highlight the practical worth of physical fitness components are more than anthropometry in Kabaddi performance at school level. Speed aids in raiding and recovery; strength tackling, holding, pushing and resisting; endurance engaging in repeated raids and defenses; agility changing direction quickly; and flexibility assisting reach, body position and reduced risk of injury. Anthropometric dimensions provide effective screening information but not to be used as the only basis for selection. Testing of 50 Yard Dash, Squats or Push Ups, 12 Minute Run or Walk, 10 Meter Shuttle Run, Sit and Reach Test of girls of Kabaddi Teams of schools of Hassan District can generate usable performance profile. In conclusion, effective fitness screening, coach training at appropriate ages and a structured system can strengthen the participation and performance of girls in Kabaddi.

Kabaddi; anthropometry; physical fitness; high school girls; Hassan District; agility; sports performance.