Kho Kho Federation of India meets Kho Kho influencers, In a groundbreaking initiative to elevate Kho Kho’s global presence, social media influencers from across India convened at the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) headquarters in New Delhi. Spearheaded by Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal, President of KKFI and the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF), the event focused on leveraging social media to amplify the sport’s visibility and reach. This gathering united key influencers and dedicated personalities committed to advancing Kho Kho’s popularity worldwide.
Key Personalities at the Event
Several notable figures attended, including:
- Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal, President of KKFI and IKKF, who has been a dedicated supporter of Kho Kho’s growth.
- Mr. Kirti Azad, a former cricketer and MP, who shared memories of playing Kho Kho in his childhood and praised the sport’s progress.
- MS Tyagi, General Secretary of KKFI, an essential organizer behind the sport’s promotional efforts.
- Mr. Vikram Dogra, CEO of Kho Kho World Cup, who is focused on globalizing the sport.
- Mr. Subhash Kumar, former DIG, who offered his leadership insights.
- Miss Akriti Mittal, responsible for managing the social media team for the 2025 Kho Kho World Cup.
Other influential figures present included Madam Neetu, Mr. Ashutosh Verma, Mr. Manpreet, Mr. Aman, and Mr. Sumit Bhatia, all dedicated to promoting Kho Kho on various platforms.
Influencers Shaping Kho Kho’s Online Presence
The event featured several prominent social media influencers who have been vital in increasing Kho Kho’s visibility, including:
- Prince Raj & K. Mounika Reddy (Kho Kho Champions)
- Anand Pokarde (Ex-India Captain)
- Tarun Pal (official_kho_kho_lover)
- Pushpam Patel (khokhoworld)
- Manikanta (kho_kho_sports_spirit)
- Sainath (khokhosportclub)
- Prasanna Kulkarni (kho__kho__)
- Shiva Bisht (bisht_vlog_09)
- Sarik Ahmed (ghaziabad_kho_kho)
- Mithun Rout (mithun_1.7)
- Kumar Rahul (khokhoskills)
- Maneesh Giri Goswami (kho_kho_lovers_mg)
- Rajkumar Deshmukh (Kho-Kho)
- Gokul (tamilnadu_kho_kho)
- Sumit (sumi_on)
- Naresh (national_kho_kho)
- Sandeep (kho_kho_dost_sports)
- Pankaj Malhotra (officialkhokhobharat)
- Sahil Sharma (khokho_jmukashmir)
Kho Kho Federation of India meets Kho Kho influencers to motivate these influencers and they have been dedicated to expanding Kho Kho’s reach and making it a mainstream sport. These influencers will be playing vital role in promoting and spreading news and updates about upcoming Kho Kho World cup, which is scheduled to happen in IGI Stadium, new delhi starting from 13 January till 19 January 2025.
Vision for Kho Kho: Aiming for Global Recognition
Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal shared his ambitious vision for Kho Kho, aiming to include it in the Asian Games by 2030 and the Olympics by 2032. He emphasized that the social media team has the potential to make this dream come true, using the hashtag #TheWorldGoesKho as a rallying call.
Mr. Kirti Azad commended Kho Kho’s recent achievements and expressed his confidence in the sport’s future, thanks to these strategies. The influencers pledged to create targeted content and maximize the sport’s reach.
Expanding Kho Kho’s Reach: Kho Kho Federation of India meets Kho Kho influencers
Mr. Mittal announced that currently, 54 countries play Kho Kho. KKFI aims is to reach 90 countries in the coming years. Kho Kho is now recognized in India as a sport eligible for government jobs, ensuring a promising career for players.
He also spoke about the High-Performance Center (HPC) in Odisha. Calling HPC the “crown jewel” for training Kho Kho players, with plans to open more centers across India.
Furthermore, Mr. Mittal discussed plans to promote Kho Kho at the school level. And KKFI Aims to register 50 lakh players in the coming year. He emphasized the importance of promoting the sport in local languages on social media globally.
Conclusion
The New Delhi event has marked the beginning of a new era for Kho Kho, blendingpassion with digital strategy. With strong backing from the federation and the commitment of influencers; the goal of making Kho Kho a household name is quickly becoming a reality.
