The city-level Kho-Kho tournament under the banner of the Khasdar Krida Mahotsav 2026 is all set to take place from June 3 to June 6 at the Mahila Mahavidyalaya grounds. The multi-day sporting event will feature intense competitions across senior men’s and women’s divisions, alongside under-16 categories for both boys and girls.
To elevate the competitive experience, all matches will be played during the evening under professional floodlights on specialized mat courts. The tournament will follow an exciting six-a-side super league format across two newly prepared playing courts, with certified technical officials from Nagpur overseeing the fair play of the game.
Expected Participating Teams
The tournament is drawing massive regional interest, with top-tier local clubs, academies, and institutional squads expected to compete, including:
- Maharashtra Krida Mandal
- Nav Maharashtra Krida Mandal
- Vidarbha Krida Mandal
- Chhatrapati Yuvak Krida Prasarak Mandal
- Vidyarthi Yuvak Krida Mandal
- Yuvak Mandal
- Nagpur City Police Teams
- Prominent schools and colleges from across Nagpur
Prize Pool Breakdowns
The organizers have put together a lucrative prize structure to reward top-performing teams and exceptional individual talent:
Senior Categories (Men & Women)
- Champions: ₹35,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Runners-up: ₹30,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Third Place: ₹25,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Individual Honors (Best Defender / Best Attacker): ₹3,500 each
- Tournament MVPs (Best Male / Female Player): ₹4,000 each
Under-16 Categories (Boys & Girls)
- Champions: ₹25,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Runners-up: ₹20,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Third Place: ₹15,000 + Trophy & Medals
- Individual Honors (Best Defender / Best Attacker): ₹2,000 each
- Tournament MVPs (Best Player): ₹2,500 each
Organizing Committee and Supervisions
The meticulous arrangements for the tournament are being monitored by a dedicated panel of veteran sports administrators. The ground management is being spearheaded by Prof. Parag Bansole, Pankaj Karpe, and Vaibhav Kumre, under the watchful eyes of:
Technical Leadership: Competition Observer Rajesh Tumsare, Chief Referee Rajeshwar Movade, and Technical Committee Head Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary.
The tournament details were officially disclosed by Dr. Padmakar Charmode, co-coordinator of Khasdar Krida Mahotsav and tournament head. He is working in tandem with Amateur Kho-Kho Association President Anup Kharade, Secretary Chandrakant Asole, and other key office-bearers to ensure a seamless execution of the event.
