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Odisha Government Announces Historic Sponsorship for Indian National Kho Kho Team

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State will invest Rs 5 crore annually from January 2025 to December 2027, with funding provided through the Odisha Mining Corporation

Mohan Charan Majhi.

This is a watershed moment for Kho Kho in India. By supporting our indigenous sports, we are not only preserving our cultural heritage but also creating new opportunities for our athletes. Just as we transformed Indian hockey, we envision a similar renaissance for Kho Kho, positioning Odisha as a catalyst for sporting excellence – Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister,  Odisha

Khel Today Bureau

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a landmark three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian National Kho Kho team, marking a significant step forward in promoting indigenous sports in the country.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced that the state will invest Rs 5 crore annually from January 2025 to December 2027, with funding provided through the Odisha Mining Corporation.


The total sponsorship package of Rs 15 crore demonstrates Odisha’s continued commitment to sports development, following its successful partnership with Indian hockey. This initiative aims to elevate Kho Kho’s status and provide essential support to the national team.

“This is a watershed moment for Kho Kho in India. By supporting our indigenous sports, we are not only preserving our cultural heritage but also creating new opportunities for our athletes,” said Chief Minister Majhi. “Just as we transformed Indian hockey, we envision a similar renaissance for Kho Kho, positioning Odisha as a catalyst for sporting excellence.”

Sudhanshu Mittal. 

Shri Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), welcomed the announcement, stating, “Odisha’s commitment to Kho Kho represents a turning point for this traditional sport. This sponsorship will significantly enhance our ability to develop world-class athletes and promote Kho Kho on the global stage.”

The sponsorship will facilitate team development, training infrastructure, and participation in national and international competitions. Officials note that this partnership will also provide valuable branding opportunities for Odisha at national and international sporting events.

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.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL KHO KHO FEDERATION
The International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) is the prime authority responsible for the governance and administration of Kho Kho worldwide. As an international non-governmental organization, the IKKF collaborates with National Kho Kho Federations, which oversee the sport at the national level and are affiliated with the IKKF. National Federations seeking recognition from the IKKF must align their statutes, practices, and activities with those of the IKKF while maintaining their independence and autonomy.

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