Kho Kho will strengthen its identity in the world in the coming times: Sumitra Mahajan

Sumitra Mahajan inaugurates 56th National Kho Kho Championship in Delhi



Former Speaker of Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan today inaugurated the 56th National Kho Kho Championship in a colorful program held at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, Delhi.

Indian Kho Kho Federation President Sudhanshu Mittal, Secretary General KS Tyagi, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh contact head Ramlal and Delhi MP and Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee Ramesh Bidhuri along with chief guest of the program Sumitra Mahajan presented the mascot of the 56th Kho Kho Championship. 'Dhaakad' also unveiled.

Addressing the players and coaches present on this occasion, Sumitra Mahajan said that the “grandmother” of all of you, who played Kho Kho and promoted this game, is in front of you today.

On the Indian Government's plans to promote indigenous sports, Sumitra Mahajan said, “The Government of India started Khelo India to promote Indian sports. After this program many players have shown their talent in various sports. Kho Kho Federation President Sudhanshu Mittal is at the forefront of promoting this game and under his leadership the Kho Kho Federation has embarked on a new path. Promoting Indian sports is the priority of the government. We not only hope but also believe that in the coming times, Kho Kho will strengthen its identity in the world as an Indian sport.”

Indian Kho Kho Federation President Sudhanshu Mittal said, “We are thrilled to have Delhi host the 56th National Kho Kho Championship with such tremendous participation from across the country.

In the first match of the championship, Delhi defeated Haryana by 4 points.

Before this, players from different states, union territories and many teams conducted a colorful march past to the tunes of the band. The National Championship has a record participation of 73 teams comprising of more than 1300 men and women players from 37 States/Union Territories across the country. National Kho Kho Championship is being organized for the first time in Delhi.