# Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Schedule, Fixtures & Teams Revealed

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Published: 2025-01-14  
Updated: 2025-01-14  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Kho Kho World Cup 2025: The excitement is building as the inaugural [**Kho Kho World Cup 2025**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kho_Kho_World_Cup)is set to make its grand debut. With **24 nations** from across six continents participating, this historic event promises to showcase the thrilling speed and strategy of India’s indigenous sport on a global stage. Hosted at the **Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi**, the tournament will run from **January 13 to 19, 2025**.

> India secured a brilliant start to the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, edging past Nepal with a 42-37 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday.   
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> Led by captain and team Wazir Pratik Waikar, India's all-round performance rounded off a magnificent day of Kho Kho action,… [pic.twitter.com/UEWNlQLARh](https://t.co/UEWNlQLARh)
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> — IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/IndiaToday/status/1878869419394494748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## ***Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Schedule, Fixtures, and Teams Revealed***

## **Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Men’s Schedule and Fixtures**

The men’s tournament will feature **20 teams** divided into four groups. Each group will compete in a round robin format, with the top two teams and the best two third-placed teams advancing to the **quarterfinals**.

> 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐬 🎶   
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> The opening ceremony of [#KhoKhoWorldCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhoKhoWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 2025 was an electrifying start! 🏆🔥   
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> Check out everything as [#TheWorldGoesKho](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWorldGoesKho?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) on our website 🔗 [https://t.co/fKFdZBc2Hy](https://t.co/fKFdZBc2Hy) or download the app 👉… [pic.twitter.com/DmL0qWE0hA](https://t.co/DmL0qWE0hA)
>
> — Kho Kho World Cup India 2025 (@Kkwcindia) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/Kkwcindia/status/1878865691018936509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### **Key Dates**

- **Start Date**: January 13, 2025
- **Quarterfinals**: January 17, 2025
- **Semifinals**: January 18, 2025
- **Finals**: January 19, 2025

### **Day 1 Highlights (January 13, Monday)**

- **India vs Nepal (Group A)**: 8:30 PM
- **South Africa vs Ghana (Group B)**: 10:30 AM

### **Day 2 Highlights (January 14, Tuesday)**

- **Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group C)**: 11:15 AM
- **England vs Germany (Group D)**: 11:15 AM
- **India vs Brazil (Group A)**: 8:15 PM

### **Day 3 Highlights (January 15, Wednesday)**

- **Nepal vs Peru (Group A)**: 6:30 PM
- **Bangladesh vs South Korea (Group C)**: 12:30 PM
- **India vs Peru (Group A)**: 8:15 PM

### **Day 4 Highlights (January 16, Thursday)**

- **India vs Bhutan (Group A)**: 8:15 PM
- **Bangladesh vs Poland (Group C)**: 5:45 PM

> [#Flash](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flash?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw): 🏆 The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 is here!  
> The inaugural edition is happening from Jan 13–19 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.  
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> 20 men’s & 19 women’s teams will compete for glory in the 12-per-side format.  
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> Reports: [@Khushbo0_kumari](https://twitter.com/Khushbo0_kumari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@JournoSwastik](https://twitter.com/JournoSwastik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)… [pic.twitter.com/sgNPVek2UY](https://t.co/sgNPVek2UY)
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> — The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/TheNewIndian_in/status/1878865433056702827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **Women’s Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Schedule and Fixtures**

The women’s tournament will feature **19 teams** divided into four groups. Like the men’s format, the top teams from each group will advance to the **quarterfinals**.

### **Key Dates**

- **Start Date**: January 14, 2025
- **Quarterfinals**: January 17, 2025
- **Semifinals**: January 18, 2025
- **Finals**: January 19, 2025

### **Day 1 Highlights (January 14, Tuesday)**

- **India vs South Korea (Group A)**: 7:00 PM
- **England vs Australia (Group B)**: 11:45 AM

### **Day 2 Highlights (January 15, Wednesday)**

- **India vs Iran (Group A)**: 7:00 PM
- **Nepal vs Bangladesh (Group C)**: 4:30 PM

### **Day 3 Highlights (January 16, Thursday)**

- **India vs Malaysia (Group A)**: 7:00 PM
- **Bhutan vs Bangladesh (Group C)**: 8:45 AM

> India Sink Nepal In Thrilling Opener As Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Kicks Off In New Delhi [#India](https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Nepal](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nepal?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#KhoKhoWorldCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhoKhoWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#NewDelhi](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NewDelhi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [@notthesidsriram](https://twitter.com/notthesidsriram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/RruUlX6HZ4](https://t.co/RruUlX6HZ4)
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> — News18 (@CNNnews18) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/CNNnews18/status/1878859554215309810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## **Participating Nations**

The **Kho Kho World Cup 2025** boasts a diverse lineup, with nations from every continent competing for the ultimate title.

### **Men’s Teams**

**Africa**: Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda  
**Asia**: India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka  
**Europe**: England, Germany, Netherlands, Poland  
**North America**: Canada, USA  
**South America**: Brazil, Peru  
**Oceania**: Australia, New Zealand

### **Women’s Teams**

The women’s tournament features a similar spread of teams, including strong contenders like **India**, **Australia**, **South Korea**, and **England**.

## **Tournament Format**

> 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨 – 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐞 🇮🇳💥   
>   
> He dazzled with an incredible performance vs Nepal in the [#KhoKhoWorldCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhoKhoWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) opener. 🙌🔥  
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> Check out everything as [#TheWorldGoesKho](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheWorldGoesKho?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) on our website/app and book your free tickets now!  
>   
> Web:… [pic.twitter.com/yZUyjYppiK](https://t.co/yZUyjYppiK)
>
> — Kho Kho World Cup India 2025 (@Kkwcindia) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/Kkwcindia/status/1878859091441000896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

1. **Group Stage**: Teams divided into groups compete in a round-robin format.
2. **Knockout Stage**: Top two teams from each group and the best two third-placed teams progress to the quarterfinals.
3. **Finals**: The winners of the semifinals will clash for the coveted World Cup trophy on **January 19, 2025**.

## **Why the Kho Kho World Cup Matters**

The inaugural **Kho Kho World Cup 2025** is more than just a sporting event—it’s a celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage. By taking this traditional game to an international platform, the tournament is set to:

- Popularize Kho Kho globally.
- Inspire young athletes to explore traditional sports.
- Strengthen India’s position as a leader in promoting indigenous games.

> India Triumphs Over Nepal in Thrilling Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Opener[#kridabeat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kridabeat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#khokho](https://twitter.com/hashtag/khokho?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#KhoKhoWorldCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhoKhoWorldCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#khokhoworldcup2025](https://twitter.com/hashtag/khokhoworldcup2025?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/VHziG1zWno](https://t.co/VHziG1zWno) [pic.twitter.com/MgWEaIwcyR](https://t.co/MgWEaIwcyR)
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> — Kridabeat (@kridabeat) [January 13, 2025](https://twitter.com/kridabeat/status/1878858260473933913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Fans worldwide can catch the live action from **January 13 – 19, 2025**, either in person at the **Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi**, or through official streaming platforms.

## FAQs

### When and where is the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 happening?

*The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 will take place from **January 13 to 19, 2025**, at the **Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi, India***

### How many countries are participating?

*A total of **24 countries** across 6 continents are participating*

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