New Delhi. The KhoKho Federation of India (KKFI) on Wednesday announced the onboarding of Indian superstar Salman Khan as the brand ambassador to promote the first edition of the KhoKho World Cup, to be held from January 13 to January 19, 2025. It will be held in New Delhi. The announcement was made before the media at the National Players Training Camp held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, which was attended by KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal, General Secretary MS Tyagi as well as Indian men and women players and coaches. Salman previously expressed his happiness for the KhoKho World Cup, recalling his history with the game.
The mega star praised the initiative of hosting the World Cup in the national capital and said he is thrilled to see the game spreading across the world. Salman Khan in a message said, “I am proud to be associated with the firstever Kho Kho World Cup 2025! It is not just a tournament – it is a tribute to the soil, spirit and strength of India. We all, Including me, I have played KhoKho at some point in my life.”
He further added, “It is a game with nonstop action and relentless excitement that has already captured global attention. Let us all come together to celebrate the spirit of KhoKho on the global stage.” The KhoKho World Cup will see 21 men's and 20 women's teams take part in the weeklong tournament, with 24 countries participating and coming to India for the tournament.
A demo match was also held for both men's and women's teams, which included Prateek Waikar, Aditya Ganpule, Ramji Kashyap, Dilip Khandvi, Suyash Garget, Gautam M.K., Sachin Bhargava, Vishal, Arun Gunki, Priyanka Ingle, Magai Majhi. , Muskaan, Meenu, Chetra B, Nasreen, Reshma Rathore and Nirmala Pandey were included. This tournament will be a spectacular event, where fans from all over the world will get a chance to experience the thrill of the game.
KKFI is also focusing on providing equal opportunities to all players, and hence, has set up a levelplaying field for both men and women. KKFI President Sudhanshu Mittal expressed his gratitude to Salman and said that his presence will attract more attention to the World Cup. “We are grateful to superstar Salman Khan for taking out time from his busy schedule to support our beloved clay game.
His passion for the game is truly inspiring and we are confident that he will pique the interest of the entire nation towards the upcoming World Cup. We have left no stone unturned to make the inaugural edition of the KhoKho World Cup a resounding success and we can't wait for the fans to see what we have in store for them,” the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said officially. has confirmed its partnership with the KhoKho Federation of India (KKFI) and promised unwavering support for the event.
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