The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup took place from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, India.
This international tournament featured 23 countries across six continents, with 20 men's and 19 women's teams participating.
In the men's final, India secured the championship by defeating Nepal with a score of 54–36. Similarly, the Indian women's team clinched the title by overcoming Nepal 78–40.
The tournament adopted a seven-a-side fast format, similar to Ultimate Kho Kho, and was organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India and the International Kho Kho Federation.
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 featured two mascots:
Tejas: Representing the men's competition, Tejas is a blue gazelle symbolizing brilliance and energy.
Tara: Representing the women's competition, Tara is an orange gazelle embodying guidance and aspiration.
Both mascots sport traditional Indian motifs on their attire, reflecting the sport's cultural heritage and modern appeal.
The tournament took place from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India.
what is the name of the Mascots for the kho kho world up 2025? ANS: TEJAS AND TARA
The next edition of the Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled for 2026–27 in Birmingham, England.
