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Patiala's Kho Kho Dominance: Double Championship Victory in Punjab Junior Finals

Patiala district emerged as the undisputed champion at the Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship 2025. The team secured both the boys' and girls' titles in impressive fashion at Rayat Bahra Professional University. The girls' team dominated Sangrur with an 18-4 victory while the boys' team overpowered Jalandhar 22-7. The event featured Under-18 teams from 15 districts across Punjab competing in a knockout format.

Key Points: Patiala Wins Boys and Girls Punjab Junior Kho Kho Championship

  • Patiala girls team defeated Sangrur 18-4 in a commanding final victory
  • Boys category saw Patiala dominate Jalandhar 22-7 to complete championship double
  • Hoshiarpur teams secured third place in both categories before home crowd
  • Individual awards recognized top performers including Best Defender Snehpreet Kaur
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Patiala dominates Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship in Hoshiarpur

Patiala district dominates Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship 2025, claiming both boys' and girls' titles in Hoshiarpur with commanding final victories.

"The championship once again reinforced kho kho's growing footprint in the state - KKFI Release"

Hoshiarpur, November 4

Patiala stamped its authority at the Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship 2025, claiming both the boys' and girls' titles at the event held on November 2 and 3, here at Rayat Bahra Professional University. The championship, which featured Under-18 teams from 15 districts, was organised by the Kho Kho Association of Hoshiarpur under the auspices of the Kho Kho Association of Punjab and the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), according to a release from KKFI.

In the girls' category, Patiala emerged champions with a commanding 18-4 victory over Sangrur in the final. In the third-place match, Hoshiarpur defeated Muktsar 22-18, finishing the championship on a high note in front of the home crowd. Among individual performers, Snehpreet Kaur of Patiala was named Best Defender, while Jashanpreet Kaur of Sangrur won the Best Attacker award.

The boys' category saw Patiala continue their dominance, registering a decisive 22-7 win over Jalandhar in the final to complete a championship double, while in the third-place playoff, Hoshiarpur edged past Ludhiana 14-12 after a closely contested encounter. The individual honours in the boys' category went to Jagtar Singh of Patiala, who was named Best Attacker, and Sushil Kumar of Jalandhar, who received the Best Defender award for his consistent and disciplined play.

The championship's closing ceremony was held in the presence of several distinguished guests including the chief guest Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Member of Legislative Assembly from Hoshiarpur, along with Gurpreet Singh, District Sports Officer, Hoshiarpur, Upkar Singh Virk, General Secretary, KKFI and Kho Kho Association of Punjab, Sardar Jagajit Singh, District Sports Coordinator, and Satnam Singh, President, District Kho Kho Association, Hoshairpur, presented the awards to the winners and congratulated all participating teams for their spirited performances.

The two-day event witnessed spirited performances from all participating districts, reflecting the growing depth of talent in Punjab's junior Kho Kho ecosystem. Teams from Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Bathinda, Muktsar, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Gurdaspur competed in the knockout-format championship.

The Punjab State Junior Kho Kho Championship 2025 once again reinforced kho kho's growing footprint in the state, providing a vital platform for emerging players to gain competitive experience and showcase their potential in front of selectors and officials.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud to see our traditional sport getting this kind of platform! The girls' final score of 18-4 shows how competitive Patiala was. Hope more states organize such championships for our indigenous games 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Hoshiarpur putting up a good show in front of home crowd! Third place in both categories is commendable. But I wish the coverage had more details about the matches - just scores don't tell the full story of the game.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see kho kho getting organized at this level! The involvement of KKFI and state associations is crucial for nurturing young talent. Hope these players get opportunities at national level competitions too!
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Kavya N
As someone who played kho kho in school, this brings back memories! Great to see districts like Sangrur and Jalandhar putting up strong fights in finals. The individual awards distribution shows they're recognizing talent properly.
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Michael C
Impressive organization by Hoshiarpur district! Having 15 districts participate shows kho kho's popularity in Punjab. The close third-place matches (22-18 and 14-12) must have been thrilling to watch live!

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