2024 National Kho Kho Championship (India)
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The 56th National Kho Kho Championship took place from 27 March to 1 April 2024 in New Delhi, India.[1][2] The National championship is the top tournament in India, annually contested by the states, and the winner is declared as the National champion. Maharashtra won both the men's and women's titles in the 56th edition.[3]
| 2024 National Kho Kho Championship | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Date | 27 March - 1 April 2024 |
Kho kho, along with kabaddi are the two Indian traditional sports which are very popular in the country and the home grown sport are played for over thousand years.[4][5][6] Besides cricket, the game has enjoyed good viewership, after the Ultimate kho kho league was introduced.[7]
The kho kho National championships are organised by the Kho Kho Federation of India annually and the champion states are decided and awarded National titles in both men's and women's categories.
Format
The champion teams were presented ₹3 lakh (US$3,400) each and the runners-up won ₹2 lakh (US$2,300) each.[8]
Men's edition
Playoffs
Semifinal 1
Maharashtra beat Kolhapur 30–28.[9]
Semifinal 2
Railways beat Odisha 24–22.[9]
Final
Maharashtra beat Railways 52-50 (match lasted three innings because first two innings were tied).[8]
Women's edition
Playoffs
Semifinal 1
Maharashtra team defeated Odisha 24–20.[9]
Semifinal 2
Airport Authority of India defeated Delhi 32–10.[9]
Final
Maharashtra beat Airport Authority of India 18–16.[2]
References
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