In all, 720 players from across 24 districts of Maharashtra participated in the four-day championship that concluded on Sunday. The format of the championship was league-cum-knockout, and 40 matches were played in both the boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 categories.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the boys\u2019 section, Solapur bagged the runners-up position with Sangli and Pune in joint third place. While in the girls\u2019 category, Thane secured the runners-up position with Dharashiv and Solapur in joint-third position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The massive participation reflects the strong presence of Kho Kho in the state. The junior championship is a platform to identify and nurture future talents,\" said Dr. Chandrajit Jadhav, General Secretary, Maharashtra Kho Kho Association.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The championship also recognised outstanding players, including Sotya Valvi as the Best Defender, Chandanshiv Shambhuraj as Best Attacker, and Vasave Jitendra as Best All-Rounder in the boys' category. In the girls' category, Tamkhade Shrawani was adjudged Best Defender, Jagdale Praniti as Best Attacker, and Chafe Sanika as Best All-Rounder.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The massive participation reflects the strong presence of Kho Kho in the state. The junior championship is a platform to identify and nurture future talents,\" said Dr. Chandrajit Jadhav, General Secretary, Maharashtra Kho Kho Association.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 51st Junior State Kho Kho Championship served as a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and secure a spot in state teams for the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship (boys & girls) to be held in Karnataka from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n