The Nepal men's national Kho-Kho team, governed by the Nepal Kho Kho Association and a member of the International Kho Kho Federation, represents Nepal in men's international Kho Kho.
Currently, the team is competing in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, held in New Delhi, India, from January 13 to 19, 2025. Led by the dynamic Hemraj Paneru, Nepal's men's team is ready to make its mark on the global stage.[1]
History
Despite the challenges, Nepal's Kho Kho team demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill in their debut match against hosts India. Although they narrowly lost 42-37, the game highlighted their growing prowess in the sport. This was first-ever Kho Kho match in Kho Kho World Cup history.[2]
Current squad
The following is a list of players who participated in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup.[3]
| Name
|
| Hemraj Paneru (captain)
|
| Janak Chand
|
| Samir Chand
|
| Bishwas Chaudhary
|
| Suraj Pujara
|
| Rohit Kumar Verma
|
| Yaman Puri
|
| Bed Bahadur Wali
|
| Jhalak BK
|
| Bikral Singh Ratgaiya
|
| Bishal Tharu
|
| Rajan Bal
|
| Jogendra Rana
|
| Bharat Saru
|
| Ganesh Bishwakarma
|
- As of 13 January 2025
Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2025
- Quarter-final 4
- Semi-final 1
- Final
Head-to-head record
Updated 17 January 2025 after match against Bangladesh
Positive Record
Neutral Record
Negative Record
Opponent
|
Pld
|
W
|
T
|
L
|
PS
|
PL
|
PD
|
| Bangladesh |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
67 |
18 |
49
|
| Bhutan |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
98 |
8 |
90
|
| Brazil |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
134 |
8 |
126
|
| India |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
73 |
96 |
-23
|
| Iran |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
72 |
20 |
52
|
| Peru |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
80 |
34 |
46
|
References
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- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Futsal
- Handball
- Kabaddi
- Kho Kho
- Rugby
- Squash
- Volleyball
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