Artists perform during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Inaugural Edition Kicks-off With Breathtaking Opening Ceremony
The inaugural edition of Kho Kho World Cup opened on Monday with a spectacular ceremony with the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar lighting the torch to officially signal the start of the showpiece. Thousands of fans packed the Indira Gandhi Stadium with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha among the dignitaries present on the occasion.A colourful cultural performance preceded the official opening of the tournament. A sand art projection -- paying ode to Mother Earth -- began the show, after which a ceremonial parade of the Indian flag filled the audience with pride.
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Players march past during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Artists perform during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Players march past during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Players during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Players march past during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with wife Sudesh Dhankhar and others during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Mascots during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Artists perform during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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An artist performs during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with wife Sudesh Dhankhar and others during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
| Photo: Kho Kho Federation of India via PTI
Artists perform during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
Kho Kho World Cup inauguration
| Photo: Kho Kho Federation of India via PTI
Players march past during the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi.
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