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| Association | Kho Kho Federation of India |
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| Confederation | International Kho Kho Federation |
| Head Coach | Ashwani Kumar Sharma |
| Captain | Pratik Waikar |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 2025 ) |
| Best result |  (2025) |
The India men's national kho kho team represents India in men's international Kho Kho. It is governed by the Kho Kho Federation of India and is a member of International Kho Kho Federation.
The team is playing in the first Kho Kho World Cup as host nation. [1] [2]
India men's team defeated Nepal men's team in the first ever Kho Kho World Cup match in 2025. [3] [4]
The following is a list of match results, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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