Kurukshetra, Feb. 4 -- The 35th Sub Junior National Kho Kho Championship (Boys & Girls) 2025-26 concluded on Wednesday at Keshav Park in Kurukshetra with Maharashtra, the defending champion in girls' category, outpacing Rajasthan by a margin of 12 points and an inning in a 27-15 final contest.

In boys' category, Odisha defeated Kolhapur by a margin of 7 points and an inning in an action-packed 31-24 final contest.

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh secured joint third in boys' category while Punjab and Haryana secured joint third position in girls' category.

The Championship was organised by Haryana Sports Kho Kho Association (HSKKA) under the aegis of Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI). The national event was inaugurated by Chief Ministe...