Why is "Eagle Catch Chicken" selected for the Asian Games?

Eagle and Chicken is a traditional children's game and not an official sporting event.

But if you're referring to the fiercely competitive game of kabaddi, it's not only an Asian Games sport, it also has deep cultural and historical roots. While there are some similarities between the traditional game of eagle and chicken and kabaddi, the difference is that kabaddi involves intense confrontation and physical contact, and has been described as a "running combat technique". Kabaddi is a contest of strength, intelligence and unity, and requires a high degree of agility, lung capacity, muscle coordination and quick reflexes. That is why it has been recognized as one of the official Asian Games competitions by the Olympic Council of Asia and other bodies.