PubG vs Kho-Kho

Due to the rise of Corona Cases(COVID 19) all across the world, every one of you is going through lockdown stages. This increases the much reliance of you on internet and shift of interest from outdoor gaming to online gaming. There are so many android games available on the internet like Ludo, Carrom etc. but among them, one game "Players unknown battleground" popularly known as PUBG is the most popular game so far as it is online and multimode, it involves dense shooting with many features but it steadily and slowly becomes addictive to the younger generation; be it artists, players, internet users, college or school students, everyone has become a lover of this game. But, it has also become a matter of concern to all of you like someone in your family is somehow addicted to PubG. It is necessary to know some things about this game that certainly can affect you in many ways. In the other way, there is a game called Kho-Kho of Indian origin to be played indoor as well as the outdoor  which is minimal infra game and Skills of it can be practised at home which is most similar to Yoga Asanas and give good health benefits to you.

What Is PubG

It is a single or multi-player game, which is based on battleground format. The game is played in a battleground where 100 players are dropped into an enclosed space where they must look out for weapons, medical supplies and other resources in an effort to be the last standing player standing and getting “Chicken dinner”. This is how the winning team is known as in this game “winner winner chicken dinner”.

The game has got a varied reaction by people all across the mobile world. Various cases of violent behaviour have been seen across the world after playing it. It also affects the mental behaviour, physical activity and activeness of a person.

In another manner the game(Kho-Kho) which is not so popular with hidden benefits as it is chosen in ancient time because of its interesting benefits.

What is Kho Kho

It is an amateur sport played by a team of 12 players (3 extras). The main purpose of a team is to score more points to win. Eight chasers sit in eight boxes in alternate direction and one chaser will start the turn, batch of three players of the opponent team will enter the field called the runner and as soon three get out next batch of three get an entry in the field this process will go on for next nine minutes in a similar manner, opponent team than a chase to score maximum points in order to win. There are two turns of nine minutes each. Team scoring maximum points is the winner.
You can practise its different skills at home and each skill is a pose and flexibility combination that provides longer benefits and overall development of mind and body.

So, now moving on let’s have a look at the PubG side effects and parallel benefits of Kho-Kho

PUBG Side Effects and Benefits of Kho-Kho

Here are the PUBG side effects that have on one’s mental and physical health that you should beware about. And also know the benefits of playing Kho-Kho

1. Poor eyesight and direct impact on brain cells

Playing this game constantly as it is an addictive game can be dangerous to your health. Looking at the screen for a long time can be hazardous and might lead to serious migraines and leads to weak eyesight.

Improves Eyesight (Kho-Kho) and activate brain cells

On the other hand, Kho Kho game which is a limited-time game and use of sharp eye movements in all directions and use of various movements and practises linked with breathing improves memory cells as explained in yoga and leads to better eyesight.

2. Neck pain and cervical spondylitis

Studies have also revealed that sitting in uneven positions and postures can be harmful to your neck. Playing PubG and sitting in an unhealthy posture can finally lead to cervical spondylitis and severe neck pains.

Flexible and strong backbone 

Experience shows that regular practising of various skills of Kho-Kho like a pole diving, shoots, full stretch dives, sitting and standing, fast short sprints leads to the strong backbone and also leads to flexibility.


Also, read about Kho-Kho: Art of Yoga

3. Fatigue and weakness

Playing PubG continuously for hours can lead to continuous sitting and not eating or having anything for a long time. You not only sacrifice food but also sleep and exercise time that can lead to fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness.

Activeness, Fitness and high energy

Kho-Kho is an active game because of limited time and value of every nanosecond can be seen through a different type of attacks which leads to extreme fitness and high energy. In a short time, high action is performed leads to the building of strength endurance.


4. Mind & psychological effect

The game has a serious effect on the mind as it seems to be a serious addiction. People tend to play the game in chain mode and thus it increases the urge to play this game more and more. The mind is said to be fully filled with this game and the player starts thinking about it only to play it again and again. This means to be a psychological trick for the mind.


Strong Mind and good Control on thoughts

Kho-Kho is body and mind game as it involves high usage of mind and instant decisions with different attacks to change the momentum of the game. Game pressure is so real that it reflects real endurance and mental fitness. Positive thinking and moves of players at each second can move the game acceleration. As it leads to good control of thoughts, concentration and natural activation of neuron cells.