New Delhi: Kho-Kho World Cup will be organized for the first time in India, 24 countries will participate. Loktej Sports News
New Delhi, October 2 (HS). Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in collaboration with International Kho-Kho Federation will organize the first Kho-Kho World Cup in India in 2025. 24 countries from 6 continents will participate in this historic event. 16 men and 16 women teams will participate in it.
Kho-Kho has its roots in India and this World Cup will highlight the rich cultural heritage and competitive spirit of the game. Today, this game which started from clay has come to the mat. Now the game has created a global presence with 54 countries across the world.
The Indian Kho-Kho Federation is planning to take the game to 200 elite schools in 10 cities to promote the game ahead of the World Cup. The federation will also run a membership drive for school students, with an aim to register at least 50 lakh players before the World Cup.
Indian Kho-Kho Federation President Shasudhanshu Mittal said about the upcoming event, “We are extremely excited to host the first Kho-Kho World Cup. This tournament will not only serve as an example of competition but will also bring countries together, promote cultural exchange and show the world the beauty and intensity of Kho-Kho. Our ultimate goal is to have 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 featuring top-level athletes from around the world showcasing their skill, agility and teamwork. Meanwhile, the Kho-Kho World Cup aims to take this indigenous Indian game to the international stage. By hosting this historic tournament, KKFI aspires to secure Kho-Kho’s place in the Olympic Games until the 2032 edition, marking an important milestone in the history of the game.
