Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship 2026 India
🔥 Historic first-ever edition | March 9-14, 2026 in India — 16 men’s & 16 women’s teams from 24+ Commonwealth nations across 5 continents. Kho Kho's global leap after 2025 World Cup gold rush!
🏆 Event Fast Facts
- Dates: March 9-14, 2026 (6 days of non-stop action)
- Teams: 16 Men’s + 16 Women’s (32 total) from Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Americas
- Host: India (Venue talks: Ahmedabad favored for CWG 2030 prep)
- Format: Simultaneous men/women like 2025 World Cup—group stages to finals
- Stakes: Stepping stone to Asian Games 2030, CWG 2030, Olympics 2032
Expected Participating Nations (24+ Confirmed)
| Continent | Top Expected Teams | 2025 World Cup Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asia | 🇮🇳 India, 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 🇳🇵 Nepal | India Gold, Nepal Silver |
| Africa | 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Group Stage Stars |
| Europe | 🇬🇧 England, 🇨🇦 Canada | Debut Push |
| Oceania | 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇳🇿 New Zealand | New Challengers |
| Americas | 🇺🇸 USA, 🇧🇷 Brazil | Growing Interest |
Tentative Match Schedule
- March 9: Opening Ceremony + Group Stage Day 1 (India opener likely vs England/Pakistan)
- March 10-11: Group Stages (All 32 teams in action)
- March 12: Knockouts Round of 16
- March 13: Quarterfinals + Semifinals
- March 14: Finals Day – Double Gold Hunt!
Full fixtures drop Jan 2026 via KKFI. Follow Kho Kho Federation India
🚀 Why This Changes Kho Kho Forever
Commonwealth's 56 nations (2.7B population) spotlight—post 2025 World Cup (India swept gold vs Nepal). Ahmedabad venue eyes CWG 2030 inclusion. Upkar Singh Virk: "Stepping stone to Olympics 2032!"
