Northwest Delhi teams swept all titles at the Delhi State Kho Kho Championship 2025, claiming victories in Senior, Junior, and Sub-Junior categories for both men’s/boys’ and women’s/girls’ divisions. The comprehensive dominance marks the district as Delhi’s Kho Kho powerhouse.
The two-day championship held December 13-14 at Nav Hind Girls Sr. Sec. School, New Rohtak Road, featured 66 teams across Delhi districts, serving as the crucial selection platform for upcoming national championship coaching camps.
Delhi State Kho Kho Championship 2025 Results
| Category | Champions | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Men | Northwest Delhi | South West District |
| Senior Women | Northwest Delhi | North District |
| Junior Boys | Northwest Delhi | South East District |
| Junior Girls | Northwest Delhi | North District |
| Sub-Junior Boys | Northwest Delhi | South East District |
| Sub-Junior Girls | Northwest Delhi | North District |
Best Player Awards Recognition
Individual excellence awards honored standout performers: Madan (Senior Men), Manu (Senior Women), Abhishek (Junior Boys), Anshika (Junior Girls), Rohit (Sub-Junior Boys), and Geeta (Sub-Junior Girls).
These players demonstrated exceptional technique, stamina, and strategic awareness throughout the championship, positioning themselves as strong national championship contenders.
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High-Level Dignitaries Grace Event
Shri Sudhanshu Mittal, President of Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and Kho Kho Association of Delhi, served as Chief Guest. Dr. M.S. Tyagi, Chairman of Administration & Organization KKFI, attended alongside Shri S.S. Malik (General Secretary), Organizing Secretary Shri Ashwini Sharma, and fellow officials.
Their presence underscored the championship’s significance as a critical talent identification and development platform for Indian Kho Kho.
National Championships Ahead
India will host the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9-14, 2026, showcasing the sport internationally. Key national events include:
- 44th Junior National Championship: December 31, 2025 – January 4, 2026 (Gunjur, Bengaluru)
- 58th Senior National Championship: January 11-15, 2026 (Kazipet, Telangana)
- 35th Sub-Junior National Championship: January 31 – February 4, 2026 (Kurukshetra, Haryana)
These tournaments provide Delhi’s selected players crucial competitive exposure ahead of the Commonwealth Championship.
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Selection Platform for National Camps
The championship’s primary purpose extended beyond competition—identifying talent for national coaching camps. Coaches evaluated player fitness, tactical understanding, defensive positioning, and offensive strategies across 66 teams, ensuring Delhi sends its strongest representatives to national events.
Northwest Delhi’s clean sweep across all categories demonstrates systematic grassroots development and coaching excellence within the district.
