Chariots, Chakravyuhs, and Champions: The 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship at Kurushetra
Chariots, Chakravyuhs, and Champions: The 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship Kurukshetra , the historic land of the Mahabharata, has once again become a battlefield—but this time, the weapons are speed, agility, and tactical brilliance. From January 31 to February 4, 2026 , the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho Kho Championship has taken center stage at Keshav Park, bringing together the finest young talent from across India to the very soil where the legends of "active chase" began. An Ancient Heritage: From the Chakravyuh to the Mat The choice of Kurukshetra as the host city is deeply symbolic. Kho Kho is not merely a modern sport; it is an indigenous legacy believed to have roots in the Mahabharata . The Legend of Abhimanyu: It is widely held that the defensive tactics of Kho Kho—specifically "Ring Play"—were inspired by the legendary Chakravyuh formation. During the 13th day of the Great War, Guru Dronac...