Which Indian city hosted the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup (Jan 2025)?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is New Delhi.
Explanation:
☛ The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup was held from 13 to 19 January 2025 in New Delhi.
☛ The tournament was organized at the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium (KD Jadhav Indoor Hall) in New Delhi.
☛ It was jointly organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF).
☛ A total of 24 nations across six continents competed in both men's and women's divisions.
☛ India won both the Men's and Women's titles in this historic first edition, defeating Nepal in both finals.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Kho Kho is one of the oldest traditional Indian tag games, with roots dating back to ancient India.
☛ The official modern rules of Kho Kho were first framed in 1914 by the Deccan Gymkhana club of Pune.
☛ The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) was established in the year 1955.
☛ A standard Kho Kho match consists of two innings, each having two turns of chasing and defending lasting 9 minutes each.
☛ Each team consists of 12 players, out of which 9 players take the field during a turn.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which country won the inaugural Men's Kho Kho World Cup 2025? → India
☛ Which team was the runner-up in both Men's and Women's Kho Kho World Cup 2025? → Nepal
☛ How many active players take the field for a team in Kho Kho? → 9 players
☛ In which year was the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) founded? → 1955
☛ In which Asian Games was Kho Kho first included as a demonstration sport? → 1982 (New Delhi)