The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) had a tournament to remember. At the II All India Police Kabaddi Cluster 2025–26 (Kho Kho Event) held in Jammu, CISF swept both the men’s and women’s gold medals — making them the undisputed standout performers of the competition.
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Tournament Results at a Glance
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Joint Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s | CISF | Maharashtra | Karnataka | Telangana |
| Women’s | CISF | Maharashtra | Tamil Nadu | Punjab |
Venue: Green Field Ground, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu Dates: March 7–12, 2026 Participating Teams: 18 men’s teams, 15 women’s teams
How CISF Dominated the Competition
The tournament brought together State Police forces and Central Armed Police Forces including ITBP, SSB, and CISF, competing in a league-cum-knockout format across six days of intense Kho Kho action. With 33 teams across both categories, the standard of competition was high — making CISF’s clean sweep of both gold medals all the more impressive.
In the men’s final, CISF delivered a commanding performance to beat Maharashtra for the top podium spot, with Karnataka and Telangana sharing the bronze. The women’s campaign was equally dominant, with CISF overcoming Maharashtra in the final and Tamil Nadu and Punjab claiming the bronze positions.
A standout individual was Meenu, a Kho Kho World Cup representative competing for the CISF women’s team, whose performances across the tournament elevated the overall quality of the competition and played a key role in CISF’s gold medal run. For a sport that made its international debut at the Kho Kho World Cup, having world-level talent competing at the national police games signals just how fast the sport is growing.
The event was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Police under the supervision of Anand Jain, IPS, ADG Armed J&K, and inaugurated by former DGP Ashok Bhan. The larger tournament also featured Kabaddi, Fencing, and Gymnastics alongside the Kho Kho events.
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FAQs
Who won the men’s and women’s Kho Kho gold at the All India Police tournament in Jammu?
CISF won both gold medals, defeating Maharashtra in the finals of both the men’s and women’s categories.
Which Kho Kho World Cup player featured in the All India Police tournament?
Meenu, a Kho Kho World Cup star, represented CISF in the women’s category and played a key role in their gold medal campaign.
