The Kho Kho events at the National Games 2025 will commence on Tuesday (January 28) and conclude on Saturday (February 1) at the Chaukhamba Hall, Manaskhand Khel Parisar, IGISC in Haldwani.

The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India ... has been played for more than 2,000 years across southern Asia but only saw its rules formalised in the early 20th century.

Kho Kho is a traditional Indian tag sport that dates back to ancient times. It's a dynamic and fast-paced game played between two teams of twelve players, with nine players from each team taking ...

It reflected the game’s South Asian roots and pointed ... India coach Sumit Bhatia believes that new rules can add to kho kho’s excitement. “For instance, there is the Wazir (only player ...

Mansukh Mandaviya pitches for kho kho's inclusion in Asian Games, 2036 Olympics IMAGE: India is aiming to host the 2036 Olympics and has submitted a 'Letter of Intent'. Photograph: ANI Sports ...

Once a humble rural pastime, Kho-Kho is now setting its sights on a grander stage. The inaugural Kho-Kho World Cup is a celebration of the sport's journey from Indian villages to a modern ...

India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is pushing for kho kho's inclusion in the Asian Games and the 2036 Olympics after India’s recent World Cup win. The Government aims to elevate ...

and the federation should put in collective efforts to include kho kho in the Asian Games and the 2036 Olympics. India has recently pressed hard for hosting the Olympics 11 years later ...

Odisha Sports Minister on Sunday expressed his desire to make India's traditional sport Kho Kho a part of the Olympic Games. The Government of Odisha is also the official sponsor of the Indian men ...

This game involves two teams, each with seven players, competing to tag opponents while navigating a linear playing area marked by two poles. It demands not just physical agility and endurance but ...