Know the pools and Team India's challenges for Kho Kho World Cup

The Indian men’s team have been clubbed with Nepal, Peru, Brazil and Bhutan for the upcoming Kho Kho World Cup that begins on January 13. The women’s team will have to compete against Iran, Malaysia and Korea.

The men’s competition features 20 teams divided into four groups whereas the women’s competition comprises 19 teams divided into four groups.

The opening ceremony of the tournament will take place on January 13.  

The Men’s matches begin with India facing Nepal in the mega tournament opener at 8:30 pm IST. The league stage will culminate on January 16, followed by the playoffs beginning on January 17.

The Men’s final will take place on January 19 at 8:15 pm IST, promising a thrilling conclusion to the championship.

The Women’s opening match sees England taking on Australia on January 14 at 11:45 am IST. For the Indian team, their first match of the tournament is against South Korea on January 14 at 7:00 pm IST.

The group stage concludes on January 16, paving the way for the playoffs on January 17. The Women’s final match is scheduled for January 19 at 7:00 pm IST, setting the stage for a spectacular finish to the week-long extravaganza.

Here is a look at the groups:

Men’s:

Group A: India, Nepal, Peru, Brazil, Bhutan

Group B: South Africa, Ghana, Argentina, Netherlands, Iran

Group C: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, USA, Poland

Group D: England, Germany, Malaysia, Australia, Kenya

Women's:

Group A: India, Iran, Malaysia, South Korea

Group B: England, Australia, Kenya, Uganda, Netherlands

Group C: Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Germany, Bangladesh

Group D: South Africa, New Zealand, Poland, Peru, Indonesia

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