International Kho Kho Federation
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
|---|---|
| Membership | 26 members |
| Abbreviation | IKKF |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| President | Sudhanshu Mittal |
| Secretary | Rohit Haldania |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) is the global governing body for the sport of kho kho, a traditional Indian tag game that is gaining international popularity.[1] Established to promote, regulate, and develop kho kho worldwide, the IKKF serves as the central authority for organizing international tournaments, standardizing rules, and fostering the sport’s growth on a global scale.[2][3]
The IKKF distinguishes between two main formats of kho kho: the standard "test format" and a seven-a-side "fast format", with the latter being used for the World Cup.[4] It aims to expand the game to over 90 countries to meet the prerequisites for Olympic inclusion.[5]
History
The IKKF was founded in 2018 with the objective of bringing together various national kho kho associations under a single umbrella organization. The establishment of the IKKF marked a pivotal step in the game's transition from being an ancient Indian pastime to a recognized international sport.[6]
The IKKF hosted the inaugural 2025 Kho Kho World Cup in collaboration with the Kho Kho Federation of India.[7] Many of the nations that participated had only recently launched their national kho kho organisations.[8]
References
- ↑ "First-ever Kho Kho World Cup to Take Place in India Next Year". News18. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ↑ "India to host first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in 2025 - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ↑ "41 international teams to compete in Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in New Delhi". ANI News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ↑ "General 4". International Kho Kho Federation. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-02. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Kho-kho nurtures Olympic dreams for 2036, a 100 years since it showed up as Demo sport at Berlin Games of 1936". The Indian Express. 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ↑ "Kho Kho: Indian heritage debuts on global stage". Inside The Games.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-10-02). "First-ever Kho Kho World Cup To Take Place In India". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
- ↑ "Kho Kho World Cup and hopes to make a game global". Hindustan Times. 2025-01-22. Archived from the original on 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2025-05-24. Unknown parameter
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