Archive · 13 Jan 2026
58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship Begins in Kazipet
The 58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship started in Kazipet, Warangal.
Important ministers and the president of the Kho-Kho Federation of India were there to begin the event.
Nearly 1,400 players from all over India are playing in this championship.
The ministers said that traditional sports like kho-kho are important and need more support.
They also promised money to build better places for playing kho-kho.
Everyone there wanted the players to do their best and make the country proud.
The 58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship for men and women began in Kazipet, Warangal.
Nearly 1,400 players from 79 teams across India are participating in the event.
Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari inaugurated the championship.
The government announced a grant of ₹1.5 crore for developing kho-kho infrastructure, including an indoor stadium.
Both ministers emphasized the importance of promoting traditional Indian sports like kho-kho and encouraged players to compete with sportsmanship.
- Who
- 1,400 players from 79 teams across India, Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, Kho-Kho Federation of India president Sudhanshu Mittal, State Kho-Kho Association president Janga Raghava Reddy, public representatives, and sports officials
- What
- Inauguration of the 58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship for men and women
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kazipet Railway Stadium, Hanamkonda, Warangal
- Why
- To promote traditional Indian sports and provide a national platform for kho-kho players
- Event
- 58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship
- Location
- Kazipet Railway Stadium, Hanamkonda
- Participants
- 1,400 players from 79 teams
- Inaugurated by
- Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari
- Funding Announced
- ₹1.5 crore for indoor stadium development
- Organized by
- Kho-Kho Federation of India
- Presided by
- Sudhanshu Mittal
- Attendees
- State Kho-Kho Association president Janga Raghava Reddy, public representatives, and sports officials
