Kho-Kho set for launch of eight-team Ultimate League
5 years, 9 months ago

Kho-Kho set for launch of eight-team Ultimate League

The Hindu  

The Ultimate Kho Kho league, featuring eight teams consisting of national and international players, played on a double round-robin league format, has been proposed to be staged in two cities in September-October this year. The president of the Kho Kho Federation of India, Sudanshu Mittal, said that every effort was being made so that, "Kho Kho, kho na jaye’’. Read: SRFI not to hire full-time foreign coach for India players The vice-chairman of Dabur India, Amit Burman said that the game had tremendous potential, and the league would combine tradition with modern technology. The secretary general of the Indian Olympic Association and the chairman of the kho kho federation, Rajeev Mehta said that Kho Kho could be a demonstration game, when Indian attempts to host the Olympics 2032.

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Indian sports wrap, December 28: Vaishnavi Adkar wins singles, doubles titles at ITF tournament in Poladiya
1 week, 6 days ago

Indian sports wrap, December 28: Vaishnavi Adkar wins singles, doubles titles at ITF tournament in Poladiya

The Hindu  

TENNIS Vaishnavi Adkar wins a doubles crown Vaishnavi Adkar outplayed Elena Jamshidi of Japan 6-2, 6-1 in the final of the $15,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament at the Ace Academy in Palodiya on Saturday. The Indian pair saved three match points in the super tie-break at 6-9 to beat the Japanese Honoka Kobayashi and Anri Nagata 6-3, 2-6,. Doubles: Vaishnavi …

Which countries are taking part in the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Which countries are taking part in the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup?

The Hindu  

A total of 21 men’s and 20 women’s teams will take part in next month’s Kho Kho World Cup set to be hosted by India at the IGI stadium in New Delhi between January 13 and 19. “We have also made provisions for all countries to stay till the end of the tournament, irrespective of the results.” Teams from six …

Kho Kho World Cup 2025: India to face Pakistan in opening match on Jan 13
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Indian sports wrap, December 15: US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

KHO KHO US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled to feature 41 teams, including 20 women’s teams, from around the world. -PTI FOOTBALL Railways back on track after creditable win over West Bengal in Rajmata Jijabai Trophy Railways bounced back into contention in Group B of …

Kho Kho is getting cricket-like support: India captain Nasreen Sheikh
4 weeks ago

Kho Kho is getting cricket-like support: India captain Nasreen Sheikh

India Today  

India women's Kho-Kho team captain Nasreen Sheikh stated that the sport is experiencing unprecedented growth and recognition, earning comparisons to cricket in terms of popularity and support. Sudhanshu Mittal, President of both the International and Indian Kho-Kho Federations, also spoke about the sport’s growing global reach. The sport’s rising popularity is evident in the success of the Kho-Kho League, whose …

India gets ready to host first Kho Kho World Cup, IOA extends full support
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India gets ready to host first Kho Kho World Cup, IOA extends full support

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Olympic Association on Monday confirmed its partnership with the Kho Kho Federation of India as the country gets to ready to host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, to be held here from January 13 to 19. In a statement to KKFI chief Sudhanshu Mittal, IOA president PT Usha expressed the association's strong commitment to elevating …

IOA confirms partnership with KKFI to host Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IOA confirms partnership with KKFI to host Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India

The Hindu  

India will host the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup at the iconic IGI Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 19, 2025. In a statement to KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal, IOA President PT Usha expressed the association’s strong commitment to elevating Indigenous sports like Kho Kho. READ | Kho Kho World Cup 2025 to be held in New Delhi …

24 Nations Set to Battle for Kho Kho World Cup Glory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

24 Nations Set to Battle for Kho Kho World Cup Glory

The Hindu  

The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has announced the 24 countries that will participate in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025. The championship will take place from January 13-19, 2025, at New Delhi’s IGI Stadium. The tournament will feature both men’s and women’s divisions, with 16 teams competing in each category.

KLH Kho-Kho Team Clinches Gold at the National Level Championship
4 months ago

KLH Kho-Kho Team Clinches Gold at the National Level Championship

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In an exhilarating display of teamwork and determination, the Kho-Kho team from KLH Aziz Nagar campus, emerged as champions at the 9th Senior National Level Kho-Kho Championship, held in Rajasthan recently. Competing against 15 teams from across the nation, KLH athletes showcased their prowess and clinched the gold medal in a thrilling final against the Delhi State Team. The …

Kho-Kho is India's homegrown sport and we need to take it to international level: Rajat Sharma
9 months, 1 week ago

Kho-Kho is India's homegrown sport and we need to take it to international level: Rajat Sharma

India TV News  

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, today, lauded India's progress in Kho-Kho at the closing ceremony of 56th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship in New Delhi. Rajat Sharma, while speaking at the event, also lauded Sudhanshu Mittal, the president of the Kho Kho Federation of India for his efforts in order to take Kho-Kho in the country to the next …

Ultimate Kho Kho season 2: Tweaked rules, fresh faces breathe new life into the game
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ultimate Kho Kho season 2: Tweaked rules, fresh faces breathe new life into the game

The Hindu  

The second season of the Ultimate Kho Kho came to an end with the Gujarat Giants being crowned champion as it edged 31-26 past the Chennai Quick Guns at the Jawaharlal Nehru indoor stadium in Cuttack on Saturday. Out of the 36 total matches that were played, only 11 saw teams winning by a margin of 10 or more points, …

Deep-rooted legacy helps Maharashtra take centre stage in Ultimate Kho Kho
1 year ago

Deep-rooted legacy helps Maharashtra take centre stage in Ultimate Kho Kho

The Hindu  

The second season of Ultimate Kho Kho saw 148 players from different parts of the country in the mix, divided into six teams. Within the state, there are three kho kho associations through which the sport is governed - the Maharashtra Kho Kho Association, the Kolhapur Kho Kho Association, and the Vidarbha Kho Kho Association. I say this because three …

Kho-Kho Federation to Screen Nasreen Shaikh's Biopic in Her Honour
1 year ago

Kho-Kho Federation to Screen Nasreen Shaikh's Biopic in Her Honour

News 18  

Kho-Kho Federation of India on Saturday announced that a biopic on Nasreen Shaikh will be screened during the opening ceremony of the ‘Ultimate Kho-Kho’ tournament, scheduled in Cuttack, Odisha, from December 24. To celebrate Nasreen’s outstanding achievement and to further support the ongoing campaign of the Kho-Kho Federation of India, which aims to empower economically deprived children by involving them …

Auction For Second Season Of Ultimate Kho-Kho League Held In Bhubaneswar
1 year, 1 month ago

Auction For Second Season Of Ultimate Kho-Kho League Held In Bhubaneswar

ABP News  

The auction for the upcoming second season of Ultimate Kho Kho was organised in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday where a total of six franchises drafted players. In the A category, 30 players were selected for Rs 6 lakh each while in the B category 36 players were added at Rs 5 lakh each. 55 players were included in category C for …

Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 player draft to be held on Tuesday, 275 players in the fray
1 year, 1 month ago

Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 player draft to be held on Tuesday, 275 players in the fray

The Hindu  

The season two player draft of the Ultimate Kho Kho will kick off in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, November 21, where six franchises will bid from a pool of 275 players. While the new set of players recommended either by the franchisees or the Kho Kho Federation of India will be called Dream Players,” the release stated. Defending champion Odisha Juggernauts …

Ultimate Kho Kho — Welcome revival or departure from roots?
2 years, 3 months ago

Ultimate Kho Kho — Welcome revival or departure from roots?

The Hindu  

A solitary point, won with only seven seconds remaining on the clock, separated Odisha Juggernauts from Telugu Yoddhas in the final of Ultimate Kho Kho. Inamdar, secretary of the Nav Maharashtra Sangh, a kho kho club in Maharashtra, believes the kho kho played in the UKK is devoid of the jeevanaachi mulya - the basic life values that make up …

Kho Kho gets a league of its own
2 years, 4 months ago

Kho Kho gets a league of its own

Live Mint  

There is something stirring about watching people excel at something one has failed at miserably. “We never thought kho kho will get a platform like this,” says Sanjeev Sharma, the veteran coach who guided Gujarat Giants to a third-place finish. “For the last one year I didn’t play kho kho at all since there is neither a kho kho ground …

Gujarat Giants Shine In The Ultimate Kho Kho League
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat Giants Shine In The Ultimate Kho Kho League

ABP News  

Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport has been brought back into the national spotlight in a slick, spectacular, and professional avatar. “In every game, there are two aspects which are of utmost importance,” says Sanjeev Sharma, the coach of the Gujarat Giants, describing what he looks for in an athlete. And it’s often the latter aspect that becomes the deciding …

Ultimate Kho Kho: Odisha Juggernauts, Mumbai Khiladis look to bounce back
2 years, 4 months ago

Ultimate Kho Kho: Odisha Juggernauts, Mumbai Khiladis look to bounce back

Firstpost  

Odisha Juggernauts and Mumbai Khiladis will be looking to put their disappointing losses behind when they take on Rajasthan Warriors and Chennai Quick Guns respectively in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho Pune: Odisha Juggernauts and Mumbai Khiladis will be looking to put their disappointing losses behind when they take on Rajasthan Warriors and Chennai Quick Guns respectively in …

Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1: Schedule, teams, rules, format, terms of the sport, when and where to watch
2 years, 4 months ago

Ultimate Kho Kho Season 1: Schedule, teams, rules, format, terms of the sport, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

India’s first-ever franchise-based Kho-Kho league, Ultimate Kho Kho will start on August 14 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra. Complete fixtures list All you need to know about the Ultimate Kho Kho League Format Match: Each match will be played with two innings. Turn: Each innings will consist of two turns where a team will attack …

Kho Kho, from 'Maati to Mat': A Dream Comes True, Says KKFI Chief Sudhanshu Mittal
2 years, 4 months ago

Kho Kho, from 'Maati to Mat': A Dream Comes True, Says KKFI Chief Sudhanshu Mittal

News 18  

Kho Kho is widely regarded as one of the most ancient sports in India. Kho Kho Federation of India president Sudhanshu Mittal, while addressing the media here on Saturday, said that the indigenous game has now attained a presence the world over. “With Ultimate Kho Kho starting tomorrow, the sport will touch new heights. The franchise-based league will be the …

Ultimate Kho-Kho: Exhibition Match Played Ahead of Players' Draft
2 years, 5 months ago

Ultimate Kho-Kho: Exhibition Match Played Ahead of Players' Draft

News 18  

In an exhibition match held on Thursday at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, Ultimate Kho Kho provided franchisees with a glimpse into what lies ahead for indigenous sport as it prepares for a major transformation. Ultimate Kho Kho is the professional kho kho league, promoted by Dabur Group Chairman Amit Burman, in collaboration with the Kho Kho Federation of India. …

Odisha Government Takes Ownership of Ultimate Kho Kho's Fifth Franchise
2 years, 6 months ago

Odisha Government Takes Ownership of Ultimate Kho Kho's Fifth Franchise

News 18  

In what can be termed a massive boost to the Ultimate Kho Kho, the Odisha government has taken ownership of a team in the soon-to-be-launched professional league. The announcement comes days after Odisha won silver medals in both boys and girls categories in Kho Kho during Khelo India Youth Games 2022. OSDPC is collaborating with leading steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal Nippon …

Gujarat and Telangana franchises find heavyweight owners in Ultimate Kho Kho
2 years, 7 months ago

Gujarat and Telangana franchises find heavyweight owners in Ultimate Kho Kho

Firstpost  

Adani Group and GMR group have acquired the Gujarat and Telangana franchises respectively in the league In a massive boost for Ultimate Kho Kho, corporate giants Adani Group and GMR group have acquired the Gujarat and Telangana franchises respectively in the league, which is poised for a 2022 launch. Welcoming the two team owners, Mr. Tenzing Niyogi, CEO, Ultimate Kho …

Ultimate Kho Kho Appoints RISE Worldwide as Exclusive Broadcast Production Partner and League Consultant
2 years, 10 months ago

Ultimate Kho Kho Appoints RISE Worldwide as Exclusive Broadcast Production Partner and League Consultant

News 18  

Ultimate Kho Kho has signed RISE Worldwide, India’s largest independent Sports, Lifestyle and Entertainment Company, as its exclusive Broadcast Production Partner and league consultant as it aims to re-brand and present one of India’s oldest sports as a next-gen and visually engaging entity. Talking about the association, Ultimate Kho Kho CEO Tenzing Niyogi said, “Our emphasis is to bring forth …

Kho Kho Federation of India to organise 10-day 'High Performance' camp for coaches
3 years, 10 months ago

Kho Kho Federation of India to organise 10-day 'High Performance' camp for coaches

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Kho Kho Federation of India will be starting a 10-day ‘High Performance’ camp for coaches to be held at the Manav Rachna Educational Institutions in Faridabad. According to KKFI general secretary Mahender Singh Tyagi, as many as 54 coaches from all over the country are taking part in this 10-day programme. “The coaches will be monitored by …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates Kho-kho Coaching Camp for Scientific Training of Players
3 years, 11 months ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates Kho-kho Coaching Camp for Scientific Training of Players

News 18  

While the sporting world is still trying to find ways to make a comeback fully after the coronavirus outbreak, the Kho Kho Federation of India along with Ultimate Kho Kho is all set to uplift the skillset of its players with the introduction of a revolutionary High-Performance Assessment and Scientific Analysis & Evaluation Programme–“Rise in Sports Excellence”—for the very first …

Kho Kho Prominence on the Rise, Says KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal
4 years, 2 months ago

Kho Kho Prominence on the Rise, Says KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal

News 18  

Kho kho, a traditional Indian game of ‘Tag’, is now gaining popularity among youngsters in the country and with its experienced player Sarika Kale being honoured with Arjuna Award this year, it has led to a refreshed energy within the Kho kho community. On Monday, Kho Kho Federation of India president Sudhanshu Mittal expressed his joy over the rise in …

Delegation of 16 countries came to India to learn Kho Kho, says KKFI general secretary MS Tyagi
4 years, 2 months ago

Delegation of 16 countries came to India to learn Kho Kho, says KKFI general secretary MS Tyagi

India TV News  

With kho kho getting popular in the country by the day, Kho Kho Federation of India general secretary Mahender Singh Tyagi on Friday said that foreign nations have shown interest in the game as sixteen nations, including South Africa and Korea, visited India before lockdown to learn the indigenous sport from Indian coaches. “A delegation of around 16 nations -- …

IOA hopeful of Kho Kho’s inclusion in 2026 Asian Games
4 years, 9 months ago

IOA hopeful of Kho Kho’s inclusion in 2026 Asian Games

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday said he is hopeful that Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport, will be included in the 2026 Asian Games roster scheduled to be held in Japan. I hope it gets full status in the 2026 Asian Games,” Mehta, who is also the Asian Kho Kho Federation President, said. “My dream is …

Indian Olympic Association hopeful to get Kho Kho included in Asian Games 2026
4 years, 9 months ago

Indian Olympic Association hopeful to get Kho Kho included in Asian Games 2026

Firstpost  

International Kho Kho Federation President Sudhanshu Mittal also exuded confidence that the sport will be included in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, as a ‘demonstration game’. New Delhi: Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday said he is hopeful that Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport, will be included in the 2026 Asian Games roster scheduled …

IOA hopeful of Kho Kho's inclusion in 2026 Asian Games
4 years, 9 months ago

IOA hopeful of Kho Kho's inclusion in 2026 Asian Games

India TV News  

Indian Olympic Association secretary general Rajeev Mehta on Monday said he is hopeful that Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport, will be included in the 2026 Asian Games roster scheduled to be held in Japan. "Kho Kho was formally recognised by the Olympic Council of Asia during the 18th Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2018. I hope it …

Men's, Women's Kho Kho teams for South Asian Games announced
5 years, 1 month ago

Men's, Women's Kho Kho teams for South Asian Games announced

The Hindu  

Kho Kho Federation of India on Friday announced a 15-member men’s and women’s team for the 13th South Asian Games, scheduled to begin from December 1 in Kathmandu, Nepal. After inclusion of kho kho in the South Asian Games for the first time in 2016, both the Indian men’s and women’s team finished at the top of the podium. Since …

Kho Kho, the backyard game, set to get modern twist with technology, new rules, and slick packaging
5 years, 5 months ago

Kho Kho, the backyard game, set to get modern twist with technology, new rules, and slick packaging

Firstpost  

Kho Kho, the backyard game, is all set to get some jazz with custom-made gear, state-of-the-art production and a clever tweak of rules. While the inaugural season is still some months away, the national federation and Ultimate Kho Kho – the league – are already testing some far-reaching innovations which, if KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal is to be believed, are …

Ultimate Kho Kho will help in sport's inclusion at the 2022 Asian Games and boost its appeal worldwide, believe KKFI officials
5 years, 7 months ago

Ultimate Kho Kho will help in sport's inclusion at the 2022 Asian Games and boost its appeal worldwide, believe KKFI officials

Firstpost  

If the brains behind the upcoming Ultimate Kho Kho tournament is concerned, then the native Indian sport will likely be included in the next edition in 2022, which then will add another couple of gold medals to India’s tally. Speaking at an event in New Delhi where the format of the forthcoming kho kho league — to be called Ultimate …

Rajeev Mehta: IOA to look into visa hurdles for Pakistanis
5 years, 7 months ago

Rajeev Mehta: IOA to look into visa hurdles for Pakistanis

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association will have discussions with the government after the general elections to address the visa issues faced by Pakistan athletes, its secretary general Rajeev Mehta said here on Thursday. Pakistan athletes have expressed their wish to participate in this league,” Mehta, who is also the chairman of the Kho-Kho Federation of India, said. Read | Boxing chiefs …

India’s first professional Kho-Kho league launched
5 years, 9 months ago

India’s first professional Kho-Kho league launched

Hindustan Times  

The Kho-Kho Federation of India on Tuesday launched an ambitious franchise-based league for the sport named Ultimate Kho-Kho. The KKFI and Dabur India Limited’s vice-chairman Amit Burman -- in his personal capacity -- will conduct the 21-day IPL-style league, which will see eight franchise teams playing a total of 60 matches in a double round-robin format. Surely, this league will …

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