New Delhi, Jan 7: A potentially exciting match between India and Nepal on January 13 will set the ball rolling for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup to be played here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. The January 13-19 tournament will see participation from 39 teams in the men's and women's categories. India's Squads for Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Announced: Pratik Waikar, Priyanka Ingle To Lead India's Men's and Women's Teams at Inaugural Edition of Tournament.

Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Schedule

The men's competition features 20 teams divided into four groups and the league stage will culminate on January 16, followed by the playoffs beginning on January 17. The men's final will take place on January 19.

India are in group A that also has Nepal, Peru, Brazil and Bhutan. In the women's segment, 19 teams have been divided into four groups. India are in Group A along with Iran, Malaysia, and South Korea. The home side will begin its campaign with a match against South Korea on January 14. Kho Kho World Cup 2025: 'Tejas & Tara' Unveiled As Official Mascot for Inaugural Competition (See Post).

The top two teams from each group along with the two best third-placed teams will qualify for the quarterfinals before the semis and finals pan out.

Men -

Group A: India, Nepal, Peru, Brazil, Bhutan

Group B: South Africa, Ghana, Argentina, Netherlands, Iran

Group C: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, USA, Poland

Group D: England, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, Kenya.

Women-

Group A: India, Iran, Malaysia, South Korea

Group B: England, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, Netherlands

Group C: Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Bangladesh

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Poland, Peru, Indonesia.

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