Maharashtra Dominates 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 56th National Kho Kho Championship 2023-24 |
| Dates | March 28 to April 1, 2024 |
| Venue | Karnail Singh Stadium and Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Delhi |
| Organizer | Kho Kho Federation of India |
| Teams Participated | 37 teams (both men's and women's categories) |
| Men's Champion | Maharashtra (defeated Indian Railways 52-50 in final) |
| Women's Champion | Maharashtra (defeated Airport Authority of India 18-16 in final) |
| Men's Semifinals | Maharashtra beat Kolhapur 30-28; Indian Railways beat Odisha 24-22 |
| Women's Semifinals | Maharashtra beat Odisha 24-20; Airport Authority of India beat Delhi 32-10 |
| Prize Money | Winners: Rs 3 lakh and trophy; Runners-up: Rs 2 lakh and trophy |
| Key Player | Sampada Maurya (Captain of Maharashtra women's team) |
| Historical Context | Kho Kho started in 1914; First National Championship in 1959; Demonstration sport in 1936 Olympics |
| Governing Body | Kho Kho Federation of India (established in 1955, headquartered in New Delhi) |
| Current President | Sudhanshu Mittra |