New Delhi: In a landmark moment for traditional Indian sports, New Delhi’s Thyagraj Stadium erupted with excitement as the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) unveiled the dates and logo for the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup.
Set to enter the global sporting landscape, the inaugural edition of the tournament will take place between 13th and 19th January 2025, in New Delhi.
The groundbreaking tournament promises to showcase India’s beloved Indigenous sport on the global stage.
This was followed by the dramatic reveal of the World Cup’s official logo and tagline, #TheWorldGoesKho.
Making this ancient Indian game truly international, the tournament will feature an impressive lineup of 24 nations, with both men’s and women’s teams competing for world supremacy. The championship structure includes 16 teams in each division, setting the stage for an intense battle.
KKFI President Shri Sudhanshu Mittal said, “Kho Kho is a sport of our country’s mud.” So, we are very proud to bring this sport to the mat. A big thank you to the federation, which has worked hard to ensure that Kho Kho becomes an international sport.
Shrimati Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, said: “The government of India has been promoting as many indigenous games, and hosting the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 is a step in that direction.”
