Bhubaneswar: After the grand success of Kho Kho World Cup, a record number of 74 teams is going to take part in the 57th National Kho Kho Championship, scheduled to be held from 31st march to 4th April 2025 at District Sports Complex, Puri, Odisha.
Organised by Odisha Kho Kho Association under the aegis of the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), the championship will feature teams from 30 states and key institutional teams such as Airport Authority, Railways, BSF, Maharashtra Police and CISF.
Odisha has been making steady progress in promoting Kho Kho. A Kho Kho Academy and High-Performance Center have been operational in Puri for the past ten months, providing specialised training to emerging players. Additionally, a proposal to build a dedicated Kho Kho stadium at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar is awaiting final approval.
The Kho Kho Federation of India Sudhanshu Mittal will grace the inaugural ceremony. Speaking about the championship, Pradyumna Mishra, General Secretary, Odisha Kho Kho Association, expressed his enthusiasm stating, “We are excited to host the 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship in Puri, a city with a growing sporting culture. This event will showcase top-tier talent and further elevate the popularity of Kho Kho in India.”
With the championship set to bring together the best Kho Kho talent in the country, the event is expected to be a major step in further developing the sport in Odisha and beyond.
