Udupi, Karnataka – April 8, 2025:
The All India Inter University Kho Kho Championship for Men 2024-25, under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), is all set to take place from April 9 to April 12, 2025. The prestigious tournament will be jointly hosted by Mangalore University and Poornaprajna College (Autonomous), Udupi.
This year, 16 top university teams from across India have qualified through their respective zonal tournaments and will compete for the national title. The tournament structure features 4 pools, with 4 teams in each pool, and will be played on a synthetic surface (MATS)—a testament to the growing modernization of Kho Kho infrastructure.
📋 Pool Distribution
Pool A:
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Sambhajinagar
- Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
- University of Kerala, Trivandrum
Pool B:
- Mangalore University, Mangalore
- Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya, Durg
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Pool C:
- Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded
- Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur
Pool D:
- KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar
- Davangere University, Davangere
- University of Mumbai, Mumbai
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
🏁 Tournament Schedule Highlights
- The tournament will commence on April 9 with an exciting opening match between CSJM University, Kanpur and University of Kerala, Trivandrum.
- Pool matches will be conducted from April 9 to April 10.
- The knockout phase, including the quarterfinals and semifinals, will be held on April 11.
- The grand finale will take place on April 12, 2025, marking the end of four days of high-octane action.
Players representing various universities from across the nation will showcase their skills, speed, and strategy, having earned their place through tough zonal battles. The stage is set for a grand celebration of Kho Kho talent at the university level.
Kho Kho fans across the country eagerly await the tournament, as it promises thrilling matches, emerging talent, and fierce competition.
All the very best to all the participating teams!
Let the spirit of Kho Kho shine bright in Udupi! 🌟🏃♂️🇮🇳