♦ The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in 2025. The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), in partnership with the International Kho Kho Federation, officially announced this on 2 October 2024. This tournament will feature 24 countries across six continents, showcasing 16 teams in both men’s and women’s categories.

♦ From starting in the mud, the sport has gone to the mat and has a global presence with 54 countries playing it across the world.