Sport | Kho kho |
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Jurisdiction | National |
Abbreviation | NKKA |
Affiliation | International Kho Kho Federation |
President | Pradip Maharjan |
Secretary | Sankar Maharjan |
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The Nepal Kho Kho Association (NKKA) is the national governing body for kho-kho in Nepal. Its president is Pradip Maharjan. All state associations of the country are affiliated to the National Federation which conducts the National championship for men, women and junior classes every year. National Kho Kho Championship is the main Kho Kho tournament in Nepal Organizes by Nepal Kho Kho Association. Recently NKKA concluded first U-21 national men's and women's kho kho tournament in Dhangadi. [1] [2]
Major Competitions organizes by Nepal Kho Kho Association (NKKA):
Province Association | Province | Affiliate District Association | President |
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Bagmati Province Kho Kho Association | Bagmati |
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Gandaki Province Kho Kho Association | Gandaki |
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Karnali Province Kho Kho Association | Karnali | ||
Koshi Province Kho Kho Association | Koshi | ||
Lumbini Province Kho Kho Association | Lumbini | Mr. Tul Bahadur Thapa | |
Madhesh Province Kho Kho Association | Madhesh | ||
Sudurpaschim Province Kho Kho Association | Sudurpashchim |
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