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Kho kho, the widely played sport across India is lending itself wonderfully to employment opportunities, as 24 players – 12 men and 12 women – were recently selected for the post of Head Constable in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), through the sports quota.
The top athletes met the recruitment requirements cracking the trials, conducted at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) campus, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. These are players from across the country, including states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Odisha, and have started for India at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held earlier this year as well as Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) League (Seasons 1 & 2), further elevating their reputation as top-tier performers.
Sudhanshu Mittal, President, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI), was ecstatic and said, “It is heartening to see our young Kho Kho players successfully making it to the merit list. The growing recognition of Kho Kho is creating career pathways and motivating more youngsters to dream big in this sport. This success not only benefits individual athletes but also reinforces the growing stature of Kho Kho in India’s sporting landscape.”
Dr. M.S. Tyagi, Chairman, Administration & Organisation, KKFI, added that it meant a lot to the players. “Most of our Kho Kho athletes come from humble beginnings, with immense perseverance guiding their rise to national and international platforms. Securing a stable government job through the sports quota provides them and their families with pride, dignity, and security, while encouraging them to continue contributing to the sport. We thank the central and state governments for constantly supporting indigenous games through employment opportunities.”
As per KKFI, so far, more than 3,000 Kho Kho players across India have benefitted from employment opportunities under sports quota schemes in sectors such as the Railways, Income Tax, Banks, Postal Services, and various paramilitary forces. The induction of 24 players into the CISF is being hailed as another significant milestone.
