The 39th Maharashtra State Sub-Junior Kho-Kho Championship and Selection Trials will be held in Mumbai from 25 to 28 December 2025. The event, approved by the Maharashtra Kho-Kho Association, is jointly organised by the Mumbai Kho-Kho Association and Shri Samarth Vyayam Mandir, Dadar. The matches will take place at the Mumbai Physical Education Institute, Sahakarnagar, Wadala.
Association General Secretary Dr. Chandrajit Jadhav announced that the tournament will open pathways for young state players to earn a spot in the national team. President of Mumbai Kho-Kho Association, Adv. Arun Deshmukh, said hosting the championship during the post-centenary phase of Shri Samarth Vyayam Mandir is a proud moment, aiming to encourage fitness and preserve Indian sports culture.
The championship will also serve as the selection platform for the 35th National Sub-Junior Kho-Kho Championship scheduled in Haryana. Participation is limited to players under 14 years of age, and entries must be emailed by 11:00 a.m. on 22 December. Players must report by 5:00 p.m. on 24 December.
With rising enthusiasm across the state, the Mumbai event is expected to be a major opportunity for promising athletes. Dr. Jadhav expressed confidence that this competition will help shape the next generation of kho-kho talent aspiring for national success.
