Kho Kho's Global Expansion: From Indian Roots to Australian Turf

In a notable development for Australia's sporting landscape, the first dedicated Kho Kho court has been inaugurated at Marsden Road Public School in Sydney, an achievement heralded by local MP Charishma Kaliyanda in the NSW Parliament. This marks a new chapter for the traditional Indian sport in a country known for its diverse athletic culture.

Kho Kho, with roots deeply embedded in India's heritage, is beginning to flourish globally, finding a new home on the synthetic turfs of Australia. Raj, who embarked on his Kho Kho journey amidst Punjab's rich sports culture, is now at the forefront of this transformation, introducing the sport to enthusiastic novices in Australia.

After initially setting aside the sport for academic pursuits, Raj reignited his passion when chosen to represent Australia in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in India. His inspirational journey continued as he coached Australian newcomers, with one player quickly advancing to a professional league. This grassroots movement sees Raj working tirelessly to establish robust training and competition frameworks, signaling a promising future for Kho Kho both in Australia and beyond.

(With inputs from agencies.)