43rd Junior National Kho Championship 2024

43rd Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2024: A Grand Inauguration

The 43rd Junior National Kho Kho Championship 2024 began with a grand inauguration, graced by the presence of Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh, alongside Praveen Raj Singh and KKFI General Secretary MS Tyagi, who welcomed and introduced themselves to the players. The opening ceremony featured a vibrant cultural presentation, setting an energetic tone for the event.

Key Highlights from the Inaugural Ceremony:

  • Chief Guest Minister Sandeep Singh emphasized the importance of Kho Kho in developing physical efficiency and mental sharpness. He highlighted the government’s initiatives to support players and praised Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the Indian Kho-Kho Association, for his contributions to the sport.
  • MS Tyagi, General Secretary of KKFI, lauded the decision of direct recruitment of Kho Kho players into the UP Police, describing it as a significant step toward securing players’ futures. He also announced the much-anticipated Kho-Kho World Cup 2025, scheduled for January at IG Stadium, Delhi, with 24 participating nations.
  • The Chief Coordinator of the event and District Basic Education Officer of Uttar Pradesh, Rakesh Singh, and State Coordinator Ravikant Mishra, extended a warm welcome to the players, officials, and state representatives.

Prominent dignitaries present included Dr. Chandrajit Jadhav, Nelson, Sitaraman Reddy, Laxmikant Shukla, Atin Gupta, Sumit Sarraf, Geetanjali Sharma, and several others, adding prestige to the event.


Day 1 Match Results

Girls’ Category

  1. Gujarat vs Himachal Pradesh
  • Gujarat: 70 points
  • Himachal Pradesh: 8 points
  • Winner: Gujarat by 62 points
  1. Tamil Nadu vs Puducherry
  • Tamil Nadu: 32 points
  • Puducherry: 4 points
  • Winner: Tamil Nadu by 28 points
  1. Rajasthan vs Andhra Pradesh
  • Rajasthan: 28 points
  • Andhra Pradesh: 12 points
  • Winner: Rajasthan by 16 points
  1. Orissa vs Madhya Pradesh
  • Orissa: 36 points
  • Madhya Pradesh: 14 points
  • Winner: Orissa by 22 points
  1. Kolhapur vs Jharkhand
  • Kolhapur: 28 points
  • Jharkhand: 14 points
  • Winner: Kolhapur by 14 points
  1. Delhi vs Dadra Nagar Haveli
  • Delhi: 72 points
  • Dadra Nagar Haveli: 10 points
  • Winner: Delhi by 62 points

Boys’ Category

  1. Maharashtra vs Vidarbha
  • Maharashtra: 37 points
  • Vidarbha: 26 points
  • Winner: Maharashtra by 11 points
  1. Kolhapur vs Punjab
  • Kolhapur: 37 points
  • Punjab: 24 points
  • Winner: Kolhapur by 13 points
  1. Karnataka vs Uttarakhand
  • Karnataka: 44 points
  • Uttarakhand: 20 points
  • Winner: Karnataka by 22 points
  1. Delhi vs Himachal Pradesh
  • Delhi: 39 points
  • Himachal Pradesh: 18 points
  • Winner: Delhi by 21 points

Conclusion

The first day witnessed intense competition and remarkable performances from both boys and girls teams, with Gujarat, Delhi, and Karnataka showcasing exceptional dominance. With such an electrifying start, the championship promises to bring more thrilling matches in the coming days as teams from across the country compete for glory.

Stay tuned for updates on this exciting tournament!

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