The Kho Kho World Cup is an international kho kho tournament.[1] It is sanctioned by the Kho Kho Federation of India and International Kho Kho Federation.[2]

Kho Kho World Cup
Upcoming season or competition:
Current sports event 2025 Kho Kho World Cup
SportKho kho
Founded2025; 1 year's time (2025)
MottoThe World Goes Kho
No. of teams16
Venue(s)IGI Stadium, New Delhi, India
ContinentInternational
Official websitehttps://www.khokho.net/events

The two federations announced in October 2024 that the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup will take place in New Delhi, India between 13–19 January 2025.[3] The event will witness the participation of 24 countries from six continents, featuring 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams.[4][5] It will be played under the seven-a-side "fast format", which is used for Ultimate Kho Kho.[6]

Editions

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Year Host Winners Score Runners-up Teams
2025   India TBA TBA TBA 16

Women

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Year Host Winners Score Runners-up Teams
2025   India TBA TBA TBA 16

Participating nations

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Men's tournament

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Women's tournament

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References

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  1. ^ "First-ever Kho Kho World Cup to Take Place in India Next Year". News18. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  2. ^ "India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  3. ^ "'Come 2032, Kho Kho Shall Be in the Olympics': KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal Eyes International Recognition For Sport". News18. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  4. ^ "India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025". Sportstar. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  5. ^ "India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025". Khel Now. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
  6. ^ "General 4". International Kho Kho Federation. Retrieved 2 October 2024.