First edition of the Kho Kho World Cup was officially inaugurated at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Indian Olympic Association President P. T. Usha and Kho Kho Federation of India President Sudhanshu Mittal, lit the ceremonial torch of World Cup.
Teams from 20 countries are participating in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 features 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams.
15-member squads for both the men’s and women’s categories have been selected by the Kho-Kho Federation of India.
Prateek Waikar is captain of the men’s team. Priyanka Ingle will lead the women’s team.
Quarterfinals will be held on January 17. The semifinals will be held on January 18, and the finals on January 19.
The Indian men’s team and women’s team have been placed in Group A.
