This was the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho world cup competition, Supported by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), and this Competition included 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams. This Inaugural Kho Kho world cup 2025 arranged in New Delhi, India.
Indian Kho Kho team beat Nepal in both the finals to become the inaugural men’s and women’s kho kho world champions. Let’s Know the results and standings.
The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 arranged in New Delhi, India. Indian men’s and women’s team won titles after beating Nepal in both finals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on January 19.
In the men’s category, India Defeated d Nepal by a 54-36 scoreline in the Final clash while the women’s team defeated Nepal by a 78-40 in the final game.
Men’s Team Performance
The Indian men’s team was in Group A with Nepal, Peru, Brazil and Bhutan. The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup began with the Indian men’s team taking on Nepal and will ended with the same match-up. While the Indian men’s team has remained undefeated so far in the tournament, Nepal has only suffered one loss, which was against Indian team.
Women’s Team Performance
The women’s team was drawn in Group A with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia and Republic of Korea. The women’s final, the two undefeated teams of the tournament faced off against each other. However, Nepal has one extra win compared to India, as the hosts were part of the only group in the tournament with four teams, while Nepal’s group had five teams.
In a masterclass of speed, strategy, and skill, the Indian women’s team created history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
Kho Kho World Cup Winners and Standings
Men’s Category
| Country | Status | |
| 1 | India | Winner |
| 2 | Nepal | Second Place |
Women’s Category
| Country | Status | |
| 1 | India | Winner |
| 2 | Nepal | Second Place |
Let’s Know About Kho Kho Game By Question-Answer Game
What is Kho-Kho?
Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian tag game where players run and chase each other.
How many players are on a team?
A Kho-Kho team has 12 players, a coach, a manager, and other support staff.
How do you score points?
A player earns a point for each successful tag of a defender.
How long is a turn?
Each turn lasts nine minutes.
How does a team win?
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
What is the free zone?
The free zone is a 16 m × 1.50 m area where both the chaser and runner can move in any direction.
What is a foul?
A foul is a breach of the rules.
What is the role of the chaser?
The chaser is the player who sits in the squares and tries to tag the runners.
What is the role of the runner?
The runner is the player who is chased by the chaser.
Who is the father of Kho Kho?
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known as the father of Kho-Kho because he wrote the first rule book for the game. He also founded the Deccan Gymkhana in Pune, which helped to formalize the game. Kho-Kho is believed to have originated in the Maharashtra region of India. In ancient times, it was played on chariots and was called Rathera. The Deccan Gymkhana club in Pune formalized the rules of Kho-Kho in 1914.
FAQ
Who won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025?
Indian Kho Kho Team won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 in both men and women category.
Where is the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup arranged in 2025
New Delhi, India