The Kho Kho Federation of England (KKFE) is the governing body for the sport of kho kho in the United Kingdom.[1] Established in 2014 by Brij Haldania, the sport has seen a rise in popularity especially amongst the South Asian communities that reside in the UK. KKFE has a vision to take kho kho to the international platform,[2][3] and organised international competitions involving India, England, and other countries in 2018.[4][5][6]
KKFE held the first National Kho Kho Championship in 2015, where the Finchley Shakha Kho Kho Team were crowned champions.
- Wembley Kho Kho
- Leicester Kho Kho
- Sangh United Kho Kho
- North London Nighthawks
- North London Shakha
- NHSF Kingston University
- Woolwich Kho Kho
- Ashton All Stars
- East London Shakha
- Shishukunj Kho Kho
Kingston University became the first University Kho Kho team to be recognised by KKFE.[7]
See also
References
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- ^ "Home". khokho.co.uk.