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| Association | Kho Kho Federation of Sri Lanka |
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| Confederation | International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) |
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| Appearances | 1 (first in 2025 ) |
| Best result | Quarter-final (2025) |
The Sri Lanka men's national kho kho team represents Sri Lanka in men's international Kho Kho. It is governed by the Kho Kho Federation of Sri Lanka and is a member of International Kho Kho Federation.
The team played in the first Kho Kho World Cup and lost in the quarter-final against India. [1] [2]
The following is a list of match results, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Win Draw Loss Fixture
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