Kho Kho Federation of England

The Kho Kho Federation of England (KKFE) is the governing body for the sport of kho kho in the United Kingdom.[1] Established in 2014 by Brij Haldania, the sport has seen a rise in popularity especially amongst the South Asian communities that reside in the UK. KKFE has a vision to take kho kho to the international platform,[2][3] and organised international competitions involving India, England, and other countries in 2018.[4][5][6]

KKFE held the first National Kho Kho Championship in 2015, where the Finchley Shakha Kho Kho Team were crowned champions.

  • Wembley Kho Kho
  • Leicester Kho Kho
  • Sangh United Kho Kho
  • North London Nighthawks
  • North London Shakha
  • NHSF Kingston University
  • Woolwich Kho Kho
  • Ashton All Stars
  • East London Shakha
  • Shishukunj Kho Kho

Kingston University became the first University Kho Kho team to be recognised by KKFE.[7]

  1. ^ Assessment analysis of speed among kho kho players and kabaddi players of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh https://www.journalofsports.com/ Dr. Sushil Kumar and Dr. Hoshiyar Singh
  2. ^ "British Indians fall in love with 'Kho Kho', reconnect with roots". The Indian Express. 2017-01-30. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  3. ^ smadhuri (2022-02-22). "Ultimate Kho-Kho & Rise Worldwide – Indian CEO". Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  4. ^ Bureau, O. B. (2018-09-09). "Odisha Girl Sparkles In Kho Kho Tourney In UK". odishabytes. Retrieved 2023-10-06. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Indigenous kho kho goes international https://www.tribuneindia.com/ Vinayak Padmadeo
  6. ^ "Indian team led by Odisha tribal boy wins gold in Kho Kho tournament | Sambad English". 2018-09-17. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  7. ^ "Home". khokho.co.uk.