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    Historic Kho Kho World Cup starts with a grand opening ceremony
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    Historic Kho Kho World Cup Starts With A Grand Opening Ceremony

    By IANS News January 13, 2025 • 22:32 PM View: 561
    Historic Kho Kho World Cup: The inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Monday. The event started with the first match of the tournament between India and Nepal.

    Thousands of fans packed into the stadium as India's Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse, IOA President PT Usha, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena and International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) and Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) President Sudhanshu Mittal welcomed players from 23 countries to compete in the men’s and women’s competitions.

    A sand art projection - paying ode to Mother Earth began the show, after which a ceremonial parade of the Indian flag filled the present audience with pride. The Kho Kho Federation of India unveiled the World Cup trophy for both Men's and Women's tournaments with the lifting of the cube - inciting loud cheers throughout the stadium.

    TAGS Historic Kho Kho World Cup Indira Gandhi Stadium Picture Courtesy Kho Kho Federation Kho Kho World Cup Jagdeep Dhankhar Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Youth Affairs Sports Raksha Khadse IOA President PT Usha
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