Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Odisha, Maharashtra shine in Kho Kho in Bihar

ANI May 11, 2025 424 views

Odisha's girls' team edged out Maharashtra in a close 34-31 victory at the Khelo India Youth Games. Maharashtra's boys dominated their final against Odisha with a convincing 34-25 win. The tournament highlighted Kho Kho's growing popularity among India's youth. Federation officials praised the athletes for their exceptional performances and sportsmanship.

"We take pride in young sportsmen and women who gave outstanding performances and showcased the real spirit of Kho Kho." - Sudhanshu Mittal, Kho Kho Federation President
Gaya, May 10: 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.

Key Points

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Odisha girls win 34-31 thriller over Maharashtra

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Maharashtra boys dominate Odisha 34-25

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Karnataka & Punjab share boys' bronze

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Punjab & Delhi joint third in girls' category

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.

Reader Comments

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Rahul P.
What a thrilling match between Odisha and Maharashtra girls' teams! Kho Kho is truly one of our most exciting indigenous sports. Great to see states like Odisha emerging strong - their agility was next level! 👏 #ProudIndian
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Priya M.
Maharashtra boys dominated while Odisha girls showed amazing teamwork. But why is there less media coverage for Kho Kho compared to cricket? Our traditional sports deserve equal attention and sponsorship.
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Amit K.
As someone who played Kho Kho in school days, this brings back memories! The speed and strategy involved is unmatched. Good to see Bihar hosting such events - more states should promote our indigenous games.
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Sunita R.
Congratulations to all teams! Though I wish there was better streaming quality for these matches. Many of us wanted to watch live but couldn't due to technical issues. Hope next edition improves digital access.
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Vikram S.
Odisha girls team - you made us proud! The way they turned the game in final minutes was brilliant. Khelo India is doing great work in nurturing young talent across sports. More power to such initiatives!
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Neha T.
Kho Kho was always my favorite during sports period in school. Seeing it at national level with such competitive spirit is amazing! Hope one day it becomes an Olympic sport 🤞

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