India men's national kho kho team

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see India women's national kho kho team.

India
AssociationKho Kho Federation of India
ConfederationInternational Kho Kho Federation (IKKF)
Head CoachAshwani Kumar Sharma
CaptainPratik Waikar
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2025)

The India men's national kho kho team represents India in men's international Kho Kho. It is governed by the Kho Kho Federation of India and is a member of International Kho Kho Federation.

The team is playing in the first Kho Kho World Cup as host nation.[1][2]

History

India men's team defeated Nepal men's team in the first ever Kho Kho World Cup match, well Nepal gave a tough competition to India, at last India won by a small margin of 5 points, this was first victory for Indian team in the history of Kho Kho World Cup.[3][4]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2025

13 January
20:30 IST
Result
India  42–37    Nepal
India won by 5 points
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

Player of the match: Aditya Ganpule (Ind)

14 January
20:15 IST
India  v  Brazil

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

15 January
20:15 IST
India  v  Peru

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

16 January
20:15 IST
India  v  Bhutan

Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi

References

  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. ^ IND vs NEP : 13 Jan Result
  4. ^ "Kho Kho World Cup kicks off today: Nepal to face India in opener". Retrieved 13 January 2025.