Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in India to Be Held Next Year
Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) made the announcement on Wednesday. "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," KKFI said.
New Delhi, October 2: The first edition of the Kho Kho World Cup will be held in India next year and will feature 16 men's and women's teams from 24 countries and six continents. Neeraj Chopra Set to Part Ways with Coach Klaus Bartonietz.
Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) made the announcement on Wednesday. "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," KKFI said. Arjun Maini Becomes First Indian to Get DTM Pole Creates History in Austrian Mountains, Clocks 1:30 Minutes in Final Lap.
“Our ultimate goal is to see Kho Kho recognised as an Olympic sport by 2032 and this World Cup is the first step towards that dream,” said KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal.
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