10 players from Oshwal community selected to play for the England at the first Kho Kho World Cup
The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup due to take place at the IGI Stadium Delhi, India from 13-19 January 2025 will feature 10 players from the Oshwal community in the England team. Fielding both a men’s and a women’s team, each squad will consist of 15 talented athletes, ready to showcase their skills on the global stage in this thrilling and fast-paced sport.
The players from the Oshwal Kho Kho teams were successfully selected after trials in November 2024. The selected players, 4 girls and 6 boys, learned to play in their respective Youth Clubs under the coaching of Coach Kalpen and Rohit, and during regional and national competitions and tournaments over the years. Coach Kalpen who has been providing coaching for the England Team as well and will be travelling with the teams to India.
The England squad consisting of players from across the country has been training for the past 2 months including a 3-day boot camp between Christmas and New Year in preparation for the competition.
The men’s England team has been drawn in a group that includes Australia, Kenya, Malaysia, and Germany. The women’s England team group includes Uganda, Netherlands, Kenya, Germany, and Australia. The winners of the group stages will progress to the final stages.
The games will be televised and content will also be available on: Disney Hotstar, Star Sports and Doordarshan channels.
We wish the England Kho Kho team best wishes for a successful World Cup campaign.
Oshwal Players selected are:
Kushal Shah, Shiv Galaiya, Saaj Malde, Jaian Saunders, Ishaan Shah, Sayan Shah, Ruhee Shah, Preena Shah, Anya Shah and Keshvi Shah
What is Kho Kho?
Kho Kho is a high-energy, team-based sport that combines speed, strategy, and agility. With its roots in India, this exhilarating game has captured the hearts of millions across the world. Played by two teams, the objective is simple: chase and tag opponents while avoiding being tagged yourself.
A Decade of Growth for Kho Kho in England
The Kho Kho game has been played since the seventies by different Indian community groups and organisations across the England. The Kho Kho Federation of England was established in 2013 by Brij Haldania, who serves as its chairman. Over the past decade, the federation has worked tirelessly to popularise the sport in the UK, building a foundation for Team England to compete at the international level.
Bollywood Stars Back the First Kho Kho World Cup
The first Kho Kho World Cup is already making waves, with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars lending their support as ambassadors. Iconic names like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and Ananya Panday have joined the cause, helping to elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a global audience.
The Kho Kho World Cup promises to be an unforgettable event, bringing nations together through the shared love of sport. Team England is ready to make its mark on history and represent the nation in this exciting competition.
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