Everything you need to know about first edition of Kho Kho World Cup

New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium will be hosting the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup. The sport's biggest event will be taking place from the 13th to the 19th of January. 16 teams from 6 continents will be a part of the tournament in both men's and women's divisions respectively. It could be helpful for Kho Kho's global expansion.

The Kho Kho Federation of India has taken a major step to globalize the sport which was born in India. Hence, the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup will feature at least one team from 6 continents. In total, 24 teams from different parts of the world will create history by being a part of the World Cup.

Both men's and women's divisions will have 16 teams each in the tournament who will be divided into groups based on rankings. All the top teams in the world will be a part of the tournament. India is expected to start the tournament as the favorite in both men's and women's divisions.

Men's and Women's teams taking part in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup

In the men's division, Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia will be taking part. From Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa will be taking part in the tournament. England and the Netherlands will represent Europe in the tournament.

From North America, Canada and the United States of America will be taking part. Brazil and Australia will be representing South America and Oceania respectively. In the women's division, Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Iran, Nepal, Indonesia, South Korea, and Sri Lanka will be taking part.

From Africa, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda will take part in the tournament. From Europe, Poland, England, and Germany will be a part of the tournament. Peru and New Zealand will be representing South America and Oceania respectively in the Women's tournament. No team from the North American continent will be a part of the Women's World Cup in the inaugural edition in 2025.