Historic Meetup of Kho Kho Social Media Influencers at KKFI, New Delhi Under the Leadership of Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal

In a landmark event for the promotion of Kho Kho, social media influencers from across the country gathered at the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) in New Delhi. This significant meetup was orchestrated under the guidance of Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal, President of KKFI and IKKF. The event, aimed at leveraging the power of social media to boost the popularity of Kho Kho globally, saw participation from prominent personalities and influencers deeply rooted in the game.

Key Personalities at the Event

The meetup was graced by the presence of several eminent dignitaries, including:

• Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal – President, KKFI & IKKF, who has been an ardent advocate for the growth of Kho Kho.
• Mr. Kirti Azad – Renowned cricketer, a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, and four-term Member of Parliament from Bardhaman-Durgapur, who lent his support and shared his memories of playing Kho Kho as a child.
• MS Tyagi – General Secretary, KKFI, a crucial figure in organizing and coordinating efforts for Kho Kho’s promotion.
• Mr. Vikram Dogra – CEO of Kho Kho World Cup, instrumental in globalizing the sport.
• Mr. Subhash Kumar – Former DIG, bringing his leadership perspective to the gathering.
• Miss Akriti Mittal– Dealing social media team of Kho Kho World Cup 2025.

The event also saw the attendance of influential personalities such as Madam Neetu, Mr. Ashutosh Verma, Mr. Manpreet, Mr. Aman, and Mr. Sumit Bhatia, each of whom is passionate about advancing Kho Kho on various platforms.

Influencers Driving Kho Kho’s Online Presence

The gathering showcased some of the most influential voices in Kho Kho on social media, who have been pivotal in increasing the sport’s visibility. Influencers in attendance included:

• 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),
• 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).

Each influencer is determined to expand the sport’s reach and bring Kho Kho into the mainstream sports conversation, both nationally and globally.

Future Vision and Goals: Kho Kho in the Olympics and Beyond

In an inspiring address, Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal laid out a bold vision for the sport. His ambition is to see Kho Kho included in the Asian Games by 2030 and the Olympics by 2032. “Our target is to include Kho Kho in the Asian Games by 2030 and the Olympics by 2032. The social media team here has the power to make this dream a reality, and they are ready to take on this challenge,” Mr. Mittal stated. He emphasized the role of social media in transforming Kho Kho into a global phenomenon, highlighting that the team is committed to making #TheWorldGoesKho a reality.

Mr. Kirti Azad lauded the recent achievements of Kho Kho and shared personal anecdotes from his childhood, reminiscing about playing the sport. He expressed confidence in the potential of the current social media strategies to elevate Kho Kho to new heights. The influencers pledged their dedication to ensuring that the game reaches every corner of the world, promising to implement strategies that maximize the sport’s reach.

#TheWorldGoesKho: A Promise and a Plan

The influencers collectively pledged to continue pushing the boundaries for Kho Kho, leveraging the hashtag #TheWorldGoesKho as a rallying call. The team has laid out plans to create targeted content, engage audiences on multiple platforms, and work closely with the federation to ensure that Kho Kho finds its rightful place in the sports arena.

This historic meetup in New Delhi has set the stage for a new era in Kho Kho, where digital presence meets grassroots enthusiasm. With the unwavering support of the federation and the dedication of the influencers, the dream of making Kho Kho a household name is well on its way to becoming a reality.