The 38th National Games’ Kho-Kho league matches began with immense enthusiasm at the Manaskhand Sports Complex, Chowkhamba Hall, Golapar in Haldwani.
Teams from across the country participated on the first day, showcasing their extraordinary skills and competitive spirit.
38th National Games 2025 Uttarakhand Kho-Kho League Day 1 Results
Men’s Category (Pool A)
- Match 1: Maharashtra faced Uttarakhand in an interesting match and won by a score of 37-22.
- Match 2: Karnataka and Kerala went head-to-head in a nail-biting encounter, which concluded with a thrilling 34-34 draw, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The tie between both teams was the standout moment of the day, reflecting the fierce competition.
Men’s Category (Pool B)
- Match 1: Odisha delivered an impressive performance, registering a 43-34 victory against Chhattisgarh.
- Match 2: West Bengal emerged victorious against Andhra Pradesh in a closely fought match, ending with a score of 34-30 in favour of West Bengal.
Women’s Category (Pool A)
- Match 1: Maharashtra exhibited exceptional teamwork and skill, defeating Uttarakhand with a commanding score of 37-14.
- Match 2: Karnataka outperformed West Bengal with an energetic performance, securing a 36-23 win.
Women’s Category (Pool B)
- Match 1: Odisha continued their strong performance, overpowering Tamil Nadu with a 36-18 victory.
- Match 2: Delhi showed remarkable grit and determination, defeating Gujarat 33-24.
Both Maharashtra and Odisha showcased dominance in the tournament, winning their matches in the men’s and women’s categories with significant margins and establishing themselves as two of the strongest teams.
38th National Games 2025 Uttarakhand Kho-Kho League Day 2 Schedule
The second day of the Kho-Kho league promises even more action-packed games as teams compete for a stronger foothold in the league standings.
The scheduled matches include:
Men’s Category (Pool A)
• Maharashtra vs. Kerala (09:00 AM)
• Karnataka vs. Uttarakhand (06:00 AM)
Men’s Category (Pool B)
• Odisha vs. West Bengal (10:00 AM)
• Andhra Pradesh vs. Chhattisgarh (07:00 PM)
Women’s Category (Pool A)
• Maharashtra vs. West Bengal (11:00 PM)
• Karnataka vs. Uttarakhand (04: 00 PM)
Women’s Category (Pool B)
• Odisha vs. Gujarat (12:00 PM)
• Delhi vs. Tamil Nadu (05:00 PM)
The first day’s matches set the tone for an electrifying tournament filled with exceptional talent and competitive spirit. As the league progresses, the excitement is only set to rise.