Source: PIB
Context: India emerged as the inaugural champions in both the men’s and women’s events at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
About Kho Kho World Cup 2025:
- Hosted in: The tournament took place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India.
- This is the first Kho Kho World cup.
- Organised by: Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF).
- Mascots:
- Tejas (Men’s Team): A blue gazelle symbolizing brilliance and energy.
- Tara (Women’s Team): An orange gazelle representing guidance and aspiration.
- Tournament Process:
- Group Stage: Teams were divided into four groups, playing a round-robin format.
- Knockout Stage: Top two teams from each group advanced to quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.
- Matches were played under the seven-a-side fast format, as seen in Ultimate Kho Kho.
- Winners and Runners-Up:
| Category | Winner | Runner-Up | Score |
| Men’s | India | Nepal | 54-36 |
| Women’s | India | Nepal | 78-40 |
About International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF):
- Established In: 2018 to promote Kho Kho on a global level.
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India.
- Aim: To transform Kho Kho from a traditional Indian game into a recognized international sport and foster global participation.
- Functions:
- Organizes international tournaments like the Kho Kho World Cup.
- Standardizes game rules and regulations.
- Coordinates with national associations to expand Kho Kho’s reach.
- Promotes the sport’s cultural and competitive value through global platforms.
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