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The Kho Kho Federation of India is hosting a major training programme for technical officials in Gurugram, with participants from over 30 Indian states and 15 countries. For the first time, international federations can join online, breaking geographical barriers. The course covers officiating rules, scoring, and professional development to elevate global standards. This follows KKFI's recent coaches' training, reinforcing India's leadership in modernising Kho Kho.

Key Points: KKFI Trains 100+ Kho Kho Officials in Gurugram Global Programme

  • 100+ officials from 30 Indian states & 15 nations trained
  • First-ever online access for global federations
  • Covers rules, officiating, and personality development
  • Follows successful coaches' training programme
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KKFI advances global Kho Kho vision with training programme for Technical Officials

KKFI advances Kho Kho's global reach with international technical officials' training in Gurugram, featuring 15+ countries and online participation.

"We are implementing best practices in Kho Kho to enhance the overall standard of the sport. - Sudhanshu Mittal, KKFI President"

Gurugram, June 11

Building on the momentum of its recently concluded training programme for coaches, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), under the aegis of the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF), is conducting an international training course for Technical Officials from Thursday (June 12).

This intensive refresher programme will continue till Sunday (June 15) at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tercentenary (SGT) University, Budhera, Gurugram.

More than 100 technical officials from over 30 states and Union Territories in India and 15 international participants, including Australia, Nepal, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, have registered for this intensive course, the KKFI informed in a release on Wednesday.

In a significant first, KKFI has also extended online access to international federations, enabling global participation and knowledge sharing regardless of geographical boundaries.

The training programme features expert-led lectures and structured presentations on a wide array of topics critical to modern officiating, including rules & regulations of IKKF, terminology of Kho Kho, signals in Kho Kho, and the mechanism of officiating.

The programme also discussed the duties and functioning of the Referee Board during competitions, how to fill scoresheets, and personality development for Technical Officials, the release informed.

Structured to address both technical precision and holistic development, the course ensures that officials are equipped with the skills, confidence, and global perspective required to manage high-stakes competitions professionally.

Speaking about the initiative, Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India, said, "We are implementing best practices in Kho Kho to enhance the overall standard of the sport. This refresher course is designed to equip technical officials with the latest knowledge and updated skillsets, ensuring alignment with contemporary developments and professional standards.”

The course for technical officials follows the successful completion of the Advanced Level III-A Training course for coaches, held from June 2 to June 11, which saw active participation from nearly 20 international coaches and over 100 Indian counterparts.

In recent years, Kho Kho has transformed from a traditional Indian game into a dynamic, professionally organised sport. Through initiatives like this, KKFI reinforces its commitment to positioning India as the global hub for Kho Kho while promoting international collaboration and knowledge sharing.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great initiative by KKFI! Kho Kho is our indigenous sport and it's heartening to see it getting global recognition. The inclusion of international participants shows how our traditional games can unite people across borders. Hope to see Kho Kho in Olympics someday! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone who played Kho Kho in school, this makes me nostalgic! But I wonder why there's no mention of Bangladesh in the international participants? They share similar traditional games with us. Maybe next time KKFI can reach out more to our neighboring countries.
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Arjun S.
Excellent move! But I hope KKFI is also investing in grassroots development. We need more Kho Kho academies and school-level competitions to nurture future champions. The technical officials training is top-notch, but players need equal attention.
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Neha T.
The online access for international federations is a game-changer! 👏 This is how we can make Indian sports truly global. Maybe next they can organize an India vs Pakistan Kho Kho match - sports can build bridges where politics creates walls.
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Vikram J.
Good to see Nepal and Sri Lanka participating. These countries share cultural similarities with us and Kho Kho can strengthen people-to-people connections. But where's China in this? With their sports infrastructure, they could really help take Kho Kho to next level.
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Smita R.
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope KKFI is also focusing on making the sport more spectator-friendly. The rules need simplification for international audiences. Maybe take cues from kabaddi's Pro League format which made the game more exciting to watch!

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