How Many Countries Will Participate in First Ever Kho Kho World Cup Scheduled To Take Place in 2025?

Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), on Friday, anunced 24 nations that will participate in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled to take place from January 13-19, 2025, at New Delhi's IGI Stium. This landmark tournament marks development of this indigeus Indian sport into a global phemen, with twenty-four nations spanning six continents competing for title of world champion.

championship will witness a diverse array of participating nations: from African continent, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda will showcase ir talent; Asia will be strongly represented by hosts India alongside Banglesh , Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan , South Korea, and Sri Lanka; Europe will have participants like England, Germany, Nerlands, and Poland; rth America will be represented by Cana and United States of America; South America will feature Brazil and Peru; while Australia and New Zealand will carry banner for Oceania.

tournament structure will feature both men's and women's divisions, with 16 teams competing in each category. This format ensures an intense competition that will showcase speed, strategy, and sporting excellence that Kho Kho is all about.

In men's category, competition will feature a strong African presence with Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. Asian contingent includes hosts India, Banglesh , Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan , and South Korea. England and Nerlands will represent Europe, while rth America brings Cana and United States of America. South America will be represented by Brazil, with Australia completing 16-team lineup.

women's division showcases a different yet equally competitive set of nations. From Africa, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda will participate. Asian representation includes hosts India, Bhutan, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan , South Korea, and Sri Lanka. European teams consist of England, Germany, and Poland. South America will be represented by Peru, while New Zealand rounds out women's bracket.

Meanwhile, Pakistan has secured spots in both men's and women's categories of this inaugural World Cup, ding to tournament's competitive depth.

KKFI President Shri Sudhanshu Mittal declared about upcoming World Cup, "This historic championship represents a massive leap for Kho Kho, transforming it from a beloved local sport to a global phemen. With India leing this sporting revolution, 2025 World Cup promises to be big step that will take Kho Kho to next st in global sports ecosystem."

KKFI General Secretary Shri MS Tyagi ded, " participation of 24 nations is a testament to Kho Kho's growing international appeal. Our vision is to make this tritional Indian sport a truly global game, and this World Cup will serve as a milestone in achieving that goal."

World Cup's official tagline #WorldGoesKho was recently unveiled at a mega event at Thyagraj Stium, where an exhibition match between Team Maharashtra and Rest of India provided a thrilling preview of competition to come, with Maharashtra emerging victorious in a close 26-24 contest.