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First-ever Kho Kho World Cup to take place next year in India!

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24 countries from 6 continents to participate in mega extravaganza

Sudhanshu Mittal.

We are incredibly excited to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about bringing nations together, promoting cultural exchange, and showcasing the beauty and intensity of Kho Kho to the world. Our ultimate goal is to see Kho Kho recognized as an Olympic sport by 2032, and this World Cup is the first step towards that dream.- Sudhanshu Mittal, President, KKFI

 

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in association with the International Kho Kho Federation, is thrilled to announce the 1st Kho Kho World Cup in 2025, set to take place in India! This historic event will witness the participation of 24 countries from 6 continents and will feature 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams who will come together to celebrate the spirit of Kho Kho and foster global unity.
Kho Kho has its roots in India, and this World Cup will highlight the rich cultural heritage and competitive spirit of the sport. Today, the sport that started in the mud and has gone to the mat now has a global presence with 54 countries playing the sport across the world.

Ahead of the World Cup, the KKFI plans to take the sport to 200 elite schools across 10 cities to promote the sport. The federation will also run a membership drive for the school students with the aim of registering atleast 50 lakh players ahead of the World Cup.

Shri Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho Kho Federation of India, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, “We are incredibly excited to host the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about bringing nations together, promoting cultural exchange, and showcasing the beauty and intensity of Kho Kho to the world. Our ultimate goal is to see Kho Kho recognized as an Olympic sport by 2032, and this World Cup is the first step towards that dream.”

The tournament will feature a week-long series of matches, with top-tier athletes from across the globe demonstrating their skills, agility, and teamwork. Meanwhile, the Kho Kho World Cup aims to elevate this indigenous Indian sport to an international stage. By hosting this landmark tournament, the KKFI aspires to secure Kho Kho’s place in the Olympic Games by the 2032 edition, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s history.

ABOUT KHO KHO FEDERATION OF INDIA
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) is the national governing body for Kho-Kho in India with Shri Sudhanshu Mittal as the President of the organisation. All the state associations are affiliated to the National Federation which conducts the National championship for Men, Women and Junior classes every year. Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK), a franchise-based Indian Kho-Kho league, is hosted in collaboration with KKFI each year.

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