ANI
11 May 2025, 00:39 GMT+10
Gaya (Bihar)[India], May 10 (ANI): The Kho Kho Championship during the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) Ground at Bodhgaya witnessed electrifying action as Maharashtra and Odisha emerged as the top contenders in both the boys' and girls' categories.
In a nail-biting Girls' Final, Odisha pipped Maharashtra with a narrow 34-31 win, showing outstanding agility, coordination, and tactical acumen to win the championship trophy. In the boys' category, Maharashtra dominated with a comprehensive 34-25 victory over Odisha to claim the championship title.
Final Standings:Boys - Khelo India Youth Games 2025 (Kho Kho):* Champions: Maharashtra* Runners-up: Odisha* 2nd Runners-up: Karnataka & Punjab (Joint)
Girls - Khelo India Youth Games 2025 (Kho Kho):* Champions: Odisha* Runners-up: Maharashtra* 2nd Runners-up: Punjab & Delhi (Joint)
The Federation of India for Kho Kho sent best wishes to all teams that took part in the tournament for their great performances, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport.
'We take pride in young sportsmen and women who gave outstanding performances and showcased the real spirit of Kho Kho. The tournament has taken another leap forward in taking Kho Kho's stature to the national platform and beyond,' stated Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India & International Kho Kho Federation.
The tournament not only hailed the emerging stars from states but also showcased Kho Kho's rising popularity and potential as a dynamic indigenous game becoming increasingly popular with India's young generation. (ANI)
Get a daily dose of India Gazette news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to India Gazette.
More InformationFRANKFURT/LONDON: BMW is anticipating a reduction in U.S. car tariffs starting in July, based on ongoing discussions with U.S. officials,...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California: The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the breakup of Google's digital advertising business, calling...
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union is preparing to unveil a detailed plan to reduce its reliance on Russian gas, including a proposal...
SAN FRANCISCO, California: U.S. food delivery giant DoorDash will acquire British rival Deliveroo in a US$3.85 billion deal, the companies...
NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks were weaker Friday as investors and traders continued to fret over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade...
SAN FRANCISCO, California: A U.S. lawmaker wants to introduce a new law that would help track where advanced AI computer chips, like...
The EU on Wednesday called on India and Pakistan to take immediate steps' to de-escalate after India fired missiles into Pakistani-administered...
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Congress leader KC Venugopal on Saturday recalled the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership...
New Delhi [India] May 10 (ANI): Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed train operations and instructed officials to operate special...
Gaya (Bihar)[India], May 10 (ANI): The Kho Kho Championship during the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in the Bihar Institute of Public...
NEW YORK, 10th May, 2025 (WAM)-- Following pronouncements of an end to hostilities between India and Pakistan, the UN Secretary-General,...
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 10 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday confirmed that Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz lost...