 Bemidji Middle School students are getting a taste of some globally inspired games without even leaving the area. For this week's Golden Apple, Mel Meyer got in on the action as the students learned a lesson all the way from South Asia. It started as more of a unit for February. Dr. Ninham is really big into teaching the kids new and different games from around the world. When the kids were so interested in the international sports, their teachers decided to keep with it. We've played a game called Sceptic Takra. It's a game that's kind of like volleyball and soccer. They found new games from books and online searches. Go inside this room, go inside the room to touch this bonus room. But today, they brought in some experts. And there's a time limit guy. I'm from India. So the game which I'm teaching these guys, these students is from India too. It's an ancient Indian game. Kabaddi is a popular game for kids in the region and it's even played professionally. One raider rushes from the center line yelling kabaddi over and over again. They'll attempt to touch an opponent and then run back to the center line. That player gets a point for every person they touch. But if the other team holds the player forcing them to stop saying kabaddi, then the raider is out. While they hail from different countries, the sport was largely the same except for one little twist. I don't remember using bonus line. That was new to me. That pre-introduced me. And then further to the bonus line. Learning from each other while teaching others. So what number are you? At first, the students weren't quite sure what to make of the game. I didn't understand when you were supposed to grab their feet and stuff and pull them across. But then they were able to get the hang of it. Well, when I seen other people doing it, I was like, oh, okay, that's how they do it. Their teachers were happy to see them get so into it. They have the spirit, you know, like they want to know, no, no, you go next and tag them. We're going to win this game. So that's the spirit I love about them. In Bemidji with this week's Golden Apple, I'm Mal Meyer, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.