India to Host Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025

New Delhi: India will host the first edition of the Kho Kho World Cup in 2025. This tournament will feature 16 men’s and women’s teams from 24 countries and six continents, announced Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) 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 in a statement.

KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal said the ultimate goal is to get Kho Kho recognised as an Olympic sport by 2032 and this World Cup is the first step towards that dream.