Kho Kho makes historic debut in Singapore

Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore with an exhibition match between Singapore and Malaysia, backed by the Asian Kho Kho Federation, featuring training clinics, theory sessions, and youth engagement

Hyderabad: In a landmark step toward globalising one of India’s oldest indigenous sports, Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore, marking an iconic day for the sport in the country.

An exhibition match was played between the Kho Kho Association of Singapore and the Kho Kho Association of Malaysia, in which a national side of Singapore made its first appearance against the Malaysian side that had played in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held in India.

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The landmark event was organised by the Asian Kho Kho Federation (AKKF) in association with the  Kho Kho Association of Singapore (KKAS) at Jurong West Secondary School. The full-day event aimed to introduce and promote Kho Kho in the country through a blend of training sessions, theory presentations, and exhibition matches.

Speaking on the occasion, Sudhanshu Mittal, president of the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) and Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), said, “Today is a historic day for Kho Kho as we mark its official debut in Singapore. The establishment of the Asian Kho Kho Federation here signifies the beginning of t

Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore with an exhibition match between Singapore and Malaysia, backed by the Asian Kho Kho Federation, featuring training clinics, theory sessions, and youth engagement.

Kho Kho made its debut in Singapore with an exhibition match between Singapore and Malaysia, backed by the Asian Kho Kho Federation, featuring training clinics, theory sessions, and youth engagement.

he sport’s expansion not only in Southeast Asia but across the entire Asian continent. From school clinics to international fixtures like Malaysia vs Singapore, the momentum is real. Kho Kho is a game like no other – combining agility, speed, reflexes, and stamina in a way that no other sport does. We are proud that this growth is being led by committed and competent hands.”

A clinic session was conducted by officials of the Kho Kho Association of Malaysia, which was attended by 180 kids from different parts of Singapore. This was followed by theoretical presentations and a practical training workshop involving teaching fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of Kho Kho. A friendly match was then played between the kids to put to the test the skills they learned from the clinic.