India will host the inaugural Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship from March 9–14, 2026, marking a historic moment for the traditional Indian sport.

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•  India to host first-ever Commonwealth Kho Kho Championship in March 2026.
•  Event duration: March 9–14, 2026.
•  Commonwealth Sports has officially approved India as host — signalling rising global interest in Kho Kho.
•  Participation: 24+ Commonwealth nations from Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania & the Americas.
•  Commonwealth includes 56 nations with a population of 2.7 billion — making it a major international platform.
•  Championship will feature 16 men’s teams + 16 women’s teams, similar to the format of the Kho Kho World Cup 2024.
•  Follows the success of the first Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi, which saw participation from 23 countries.
•  Venue yet to be finalized; discussions underway with multiple states; Ahmedabad likely to benefit.
•  The event could push Kho Kho toward inclusion in Doha Asian Games 2030, Commonwealth Games 2030, and possibly Brisbane Olympics 2032.
•  Expected to boost global recognition of Kho Kho and strengthen India’s efforts to promote traditional sports internationally.