Kho Kho: The Treasure of Indian Sports In the spirit of the Make in India initiative, which champions domestic manufacturing and innovation, it's time India extends this philosophy to its cultural and athletic heritage. One such treasure is Kho Kho, a traditional Indian sport that embodies agility, strategy, and teamwork. As global trade tensions rise—highlighted by proposals like former U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Indian goods—India must look inward not only for economic resilience but also for cultural assertion. Strengthening indigenous games like Kho Kho is a powerful step in that direction. 🏃♂️ The Essence of Kho Kho Kho Kho is more than a game; it's a legacy. Dating back to ancient India, it’s played on a rectangular field where chasers and defenders engage in a fast-paced, tactical contest. The sport requires no expensive equipment—just two poles and a lot of heart. Its simplicity makes it accessible, while its intensity makes it thrilling....
Kho-Kho: A Step Towards "Make in India Games" On this auspicious day of National Sports Day .I think it is the right time to raise Indian Games like KhoKho . Just as India has embraced the vision of Make in India to strengthen self-reliance in technology and trade, it is time to extend this philosophy to our traditional sports. With global challenges such as tariffs on Indian products during Trump’s era reminding us of the importance of self-sufficiency, India must now focus on nurturing its own games—our own heritage of strength, agility, and strategy. Kho-Kho, one of the oldest and most dynamic Indian games, deserves to be promoted on the same scale as cricket, football, or any international sport. By modernizing infrastructure, Promoting professional leagues as already KKFI is working hard as they conducted 2 seasons of Ultimate KhoKho League, and using technology-driven broadcasting, Kho-Kho can not only capture the imagination of our youth but also build Indi...