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

Championship Highlights

The 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship wrapped up in Beed, Maharashtra, with the Pune District men's team and the Dharashiv District women's team emerging victorious. This exciting event featured participation from 24 districts throughout Maharashtra, culminating in a total of 40 matches in each category, structured in a league-cum-knockout format.

Runner-Up Teams

In the men's category, Mumbai Upnagar District claimed the runner-up position, while Pune District secured second place in the women's category. The women's event saw Thane and Nashik Districts sharing third place, whereas Dharashiv and Sangli Districts achieved the same in the men's competition.

Official Remarks

Chandrajit Jadhav, the General Secretary of the Maharashtra Kho Kho Association, expressed, "The 61st Senior State Kho Kho Championship highlighted remarkable talent from across Maharashtra. Congratulations to the winning teams from Pune and Dharashiv. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming national and international competitions."

Upcoming Events

This championship serves as a precursor to several significant events, including the Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship scheduled for March 9-14, 2026, the 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship from January 11-15, 2026, and the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship from January 31 to February 4, 2026.

Event Locations

India is set to host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9-14, 2026. The 44th Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys and Girls) will take place in Gunjur, Bengaluru, while the 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men and Women) is scheduled for Kazipet, Telangana. The 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys and Girls) will be held in Kurukshetra, Haryana.