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Kho-Kho is a traditional Indian sports game, being one of the oldest outdoor sports dating back to ancient India. It is one of the two most popular traditional tag games in the Indian subcontinent, the other being Kabaddi. Kho-kho is played by two teams of twelve nominated players out of fifteen, of which nine enter the field who sit on their knees (Chasing Team), and three extra (Defending Team) who try to avoid being touched by members of the other opposing team.
The sport is widely played across South Asia and has a strong presence in the regions outside South Asia such as South Africa and England. It is played most often by school children in India and Pakistan and is a competitive game.[3] It is a sport that helps to increase stamina and aids in motor, social and mental development of school children. Playing Kho-kho keeps children well, strong, motivated, enthusiastic and young, aiding in better coordination and flexibility.
It was first presented in 1936 Berlin olympics By a team from pune. And first championship of this play was played in 1960 in vijay vada of andhra pradesh.
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