Kho Kho Goes Global: The 2025 World Cup Is Coming to India!

Kho Kho Goes Global: The 2025 World Cup Is Coming to India!

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The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup is set to take place from 13th to 19th January 2025 in the heart of India's bustling capital, New Delhi. The excitement kicked off with an action-packed exhibition match between Team Maharashtra and Rest Of India, which ended in a nail-biting 26-24 victory for Maharashtra, leaving fans on the edge of their seats and setting the stage for an unforgettable tournament ahead.

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Kho Kho, an ancient Indian sport with rich cultural roots, is taking a huge step onto the global stage. The inaugural World Cup will feature 24 nations, with both men’s and women’s teams battling it out for world supremacy. With 16 teams in each division, the championship promises intense, high-stakes action that will keep fans hooked from start to finish.

This World Cup isn’t just a tournament – it's a game-changer for Kho Kho, transforming it from a beloved local tradition into a globally recognized sport. With eyes set on the Olympics and Asian Games, this event is a giant leap towards international recognition and inclusion.

Countries Participating

Men's: India, Nepal, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, South Korea, Malaysia, Ghana, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Germany, Poland, USA, Kenya, Australia, Netherlands, Iran


Women's: India, South Africa, Bangladesh, England, Nepal, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Germany, Iran, Australia, Bhutan, Pakistan, Argentina, USA, Kenya, Uganda, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea

Schedule & Fixtures

January 13
INDIA vs NEPAL, 8:30 PM

January 14
SOUTH AFRICA vs NEW ZEALAND, 10:00 AM
ENGLAND vs GERMANY, 11:15 AM
SRI LANKA vs BANGLADESH, 12:30 PM
SOUTH KOREA vs POLAND, 2:45 PM
NEPAL vs GERMANY, 4:00 PM
BANGLADESH vs USA, 5:15 PM
NEPAL vs PERU, 6:30 PM
IRAN vs MALAYSIA, 7:45 PM
SOUTH AFRICA vs GHANA, 10:30 AM
ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA, 11:45 AM
ARGENTINA vs IRAN, 1:00 PM
KENYA vs NETHERLANDS, 3:15 PM
SOUTH AFRICA vs NETHERLANDS, 4:30 PM
ENGLAND vs UGANDA, 5:45 PM
INDIA vs SOUTH KOREA, 7:00 PM
INDIA vs BRAZIL, 8:15 PM

January 15
GERMANY vs AUSTRALIA, 10:00 AM
NEPAL vs BRAZIL, 11:15 AM
BANGLADESH vs SOUTH KOREA, 12:30 PM
NEPAL vs SRI LANKA, 2:45 PM
USA vs POLAND, 4:00 PM
NETHERLANDS vs IRAN, 5:15 PM
PERU vs INDONESIA, 6:30 PM
MALAYSIA vs SOUTH KOREA, 7:45 PM
SRI LANKA vs USA, 10:30 AM
BHUTAN vs GERMANY, 11:45 AM
NEW ZEALAND vs PERU, 1:00 PM
ENGLAND vs MALAYSIA, 3:15 PM
SOUTH AFRICA vs POLAND, 4:30 PM
AUSTRALIA vs KENYA, 5:45 PM
INDIA vs IRAN, 7:00 PM
INDIA vs PERU, 8:15 PM

January 16
BHUTAN vs BANGLADESH, 8:45 AM
SRI LANKA vs POLAND, 10:00 AM
KENYA vs UGANDA, 11:15 AM
MALAYSIA vs AUSTRALIA, 12:30 PM
SOUTH AFRICA vs IRAN, 2:45 PM
ENGLAND vs NETHERLANDS, 4:00 PM
AUSTRALIA vs KENYA, 5:15 PM
NEW ZEALAND vs POLAND, 6:30 PM
GERMANY vs MALAYSIA, 7:45 PM
NEPAL vs BHUTAN, 9:15 AM
GERMANY vs KENYA, 10:30 AM
NEW ZEALAND vs INDONESIA, 11:45 AM
SRI LANKA vs GERMANY, 1:00 PM
SOUTH KOREA vs USA, 3:15 PM
NEPAL vs BANGLADESH, 4:30 PM
BANGLADESH vs POLAND, 5:45 PM
INDIA vs MALAYSIA, 7:00 PM
INDIA vs BHUTAN, 8:15 PM

The 2025 Kho Kho World Cup is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of the sport’s rich history and its exciting future. With India at the forefront, this historic event will showcase the world’s top athletes, bringing you an action-packed week of speed, strategy, and sheer sporting excellence. Fans around the world are in for a thrilling ride, celebrating the true spirit of Kho Kho like never before.

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