Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Kho-Kho Federation of India, announced on Wednesday that India will host the first-ever Kho-Kho World Cup, where both men’s and women’s teams will compete for supremacy.
“I am very proud to announce that India will host the first Kho-Kho World Cup with such a large participation,” Mittal stated.
The tournament is scheduled to take place in the capital city of Delhi from January 13 to January 19 next year.
Mittal highlighted that “24 countries from all six continents will participate in this competition,” emphasizing the diverse international representation.
Notably, countries such as Pakistan and Iran will also be part of the tournament, promising intense competition and high-quality matches.
“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,” he added.
This event aims to showcase India’s indigenous sport on a global stage.
During the announcement ceremony, an exhibition match was held between Team Maharashtra and the Rest of India, with Team Maharashtra emerging victorious with a score of 26-24.
The official logo and tagline for the World Cup, #TheWorldGoesKho, were also unveiled at the event, marking a significant milestone for the sport.
