New Delhi, July 2, 2025: In a significant development for Indian sports, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) has announced its newly elected Governing Body following the successful conduct of elections at its headquarters in New Delhi. Shri Sudhanshu Mittal has been re-elected as President, reaffirming the confidence placed in his leadership. Shri Upkar Singh Virk, formerly the Joint Secretary, has now been elected as the General Secretary. Shri Govind Sharma, previously an Executive Member, has been appointed Treasurer.
The elections were conducted under the supervision of Dr. Kamini Lau, District Judge (Retd.), who served as the Returning Officer, ensuring a fair and transparent process.
In his address after the announcement, Mr. Sudhanshu Mittal stated,
“It is an honour to once again be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Kho Kho Federation of India. Over the past few years, we have worked tirelessly to elevate the sport’s national and international profile. This renewed mandate inspires us to accelerate our vision for Kho Kho’s global recognition and institutional growth.”
Newly elected General Secretary Mr. Upkar Singh Virk emphasized a vision for structured growth, saying,
“Kho Kho is rooted in our culture, and its transformation into a modern, global sport is within reach. Our focus will be on structured development, expanding the sport’s base, and bringing transparency and efficiency into the Federation’s operations.”
The new Governing Body includes a balanced representation of experienced and emerging administrators from across India, aimed at promoting the sport at all levels:
VICE PRESIDENTS
- Bhanwar Singh Palara – Rajasthan Kho Kho Association
- Kalyan Chatterjee – West Bengal Kho Kho Association
- Kamaljeet Arora – Chhattisgarh Amateur Kho Kho Association
- Lokeshwara – Karnataka State Kho Kho Association
- N. Madhusudon Singh – Manipur Amateur Kho Kho Association
- M. Seetha Rami Reddy – Andhra Pradesh Kho Kho Association
- Pradyumna Mishra – Odisha Kho Kho Association
- Rajib Prakash Baruah – Assam Kho Kho Association
JOINT SECRETARIES
- A. Nelson Samuel – Tamil Nadu Game Kho Kho Association
- L.R. Verma – Himachal Pradesh Kho Kho Association
- Sanjay Yadav – Madhya Pradesh Amateur Kho Kho Association
- Sunil K. Naik – All Goa Kho Kho Association
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
- Amrinder Pal Singh – Jammu & Kashmir State Kho Kho Association
- Anup Chakraborty – Sikkim Kho Kho Association
- Bijan Kumar Das – West Bengal Kho Kho Association
- Gurchand Singh – Punjab Kho Kho Association
- M.V.S.S. Prasad – Andhra Pradesh Kho Kho Association
- Neeraj Kumar – Kho Kho Association of Bihar
- N. Krishnamurthy – Telangana Kho Kho Association
- Pramod Kumar Pandey – Kho Kho Association of D\&NH and DD
- Puto Bui – Kho Kho Association of Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajat Sharma – Uttaranchal Kshetra Kho Kho Association
- Sanjeev Sharma – Chandigarh Kho Kho Association
- Santosh Prasad – Jharkhand State Kho Kho Association
- Surya Prakash Khatri – Kho Kho Association of Delhi
Additionally, Ashwini Bipin Patil and Monika will represent the Athletes Commission, ensuring player perspectives are integral to governance.
The new leadership is expected to steer the Federation with a renewed focus on grassroots development, global outreach, and institutional transparency—especially after a landmark year that saw the successful organization of the 1st Kho Kho World Cup 2025.