Kho Kho World Cup 2025: India to face Pakistan in opening match on Jan 13
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Kho Kho World Cup 2025: India to face Pakistan in opening match on Jan 13

The Hindu  

Host India will face Pakistan in the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on January 13, the organisers announced on Wednesday. After that, the most exciting match of the season, the match between India and Pakistan men’s teams will be played on January 13,” Kho Kho World Cup CEO Vikram Dev Dogra said in the press conference on Wednesday. “Thereafter, on 14th, 15th and 16th January, the remaining league matches will carry on, following which the quarterfinals will be held on January 17 and semifinals on January 18 and final on January 19.” READ | Indian sports wrap, December 17: Ankita Raina reaches second round at ITF Navi Mumbai The tournament will see 21 men’s and 20 women’s teams competing for the top prizes. Kho Kho Federation of India president and chairman of the tournament’s organising committee, Sudhanshu Mittal said that 615 players and 125 support staff will participate in the event.

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Indian sports wrap, December 15: US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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India TV News  

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