Pune and Dharashiv Triumph at 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship

The 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship concluded in Beed, with Pune District's men's team and Dharashiv District's women's team taking the top honors. The event featured 24 districts and 40 matches in a league-cum-knockout format. Mumbai Upnagar District was the runner-up in the men's category, while Pune District secured second place in the women's. The championship sets the stage for several upcoming national and international events, including the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in 2026. Read on for more details about the championship and future competitions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 22, 2025, 18:56 IST

Championship Overview

The 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship wrapped up in Beed, with the Pune District men's team and the Dharashiv District women's team emerging victorious. This event featured participation from 24 districts throughout Maharashtra, culminating in 40 matches for each category, structured in a league-cum-knockout format. In the men's category, Mumbai Upnagar District finished as the runner-up, while Pune District claimed second place in the women's category. Both Thane and Nashik Districts shared third place in the women's competition, while Dharashiv and Sangli Districts did the same in the men's.

Comments from Officials

Chandrajit Jadhav, the General Secretary of the Maharashtra Kho Kho Association, remarked, "The 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship highlighted remarkable talent from all over Maharashtra. Congratulations to the Pune and Dharashiv districts for their achievements. We look forward to the upcoming national and international competitions."

Future Events on the Horizon

This championship acts as a precursor to several significant upcoming events, including:

Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship: March 9-14, 2026

44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship: December 31, 2025 - January 4, 2026

58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship: January 11-15, 2026

35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship: January 31 - February 4, 2026

India is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9-14, 2026. The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship for both boys and girls will take place in Gunjur, Bengaluru, from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026. The 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship for men and women is scheduled for January 11-15, 2026, in Kazipet, Telangana, while the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship will occur in Kurukshetra, Haryana, from January 31 to February 4, 2026.