Mali Kho-Kho Player Shared her Views on Kho-Kho
Kho Kho is a traditional game of India which is holding its grip across the
world. It is a time-saving game as it required a few minutes to complete in
which each second has a role to play. This game really shows the meaning of
seconds because the game of chase and run is so fast that time limit is so
precious that help you to learn the real importance of time in life as well. As
you can see in the last few years various countries are very keen towards Kho-
Kho and these countries actively participate in international courses which are
organised by KKFI, AKKF and IKKF.
African countries also very much enthusiastic about Kho-Kho as this game
does require basic equipment and can be played everywhere. It is a minimal
infra game based on pure strength, stamina, agility, mental sharpness etc.
These benefits enticing a major nugget of the notoriety from sports enthusiasts
Aminata was one of the players who attended the 30-Days International
certificate course in which players and coaches from 16 countries participated
This event held before COVID-19 lockdown which was by organised by Chief
Coach of India S.B.S Tirthi, Sh.M.S.Tyagi (Gen.Secretary KKFI).
Mr Brij Haldania(Director IKKF), had led the recruitment of the African and
European delegates for the camp. He is the man behind the development and
promotion of Kho-Kho at an international platform.
Mr.Rajeev Mehta(Sec.General I.O.A) recruited
Mr Rohit Haldania, (General Sec. of Kho-Kho Federation of England) as Chief
Strategy Officer for developing the strategic vision for International Kho-Kho
Federation. He has also been delegated the job for the recruitment of players
and coaches across Africa, Europe, Oceania, North America and South America.
With the announcement of Ultimate Kho Kho League, the acceptance in next
Asian Games and inception of International Kho Kho Federation, the doors are
open wider than ever for other nations to learn and excel in glamorous game of
Q1. How Kho-Kho started in Mali.
Ans. For the moment we started with training to train young people. There are
a lot of players from children aged 13 years up to 20 or above
we cannot specify that at the moment because we are only at the beginning.
Countries that have been in training are 8 coaches and 5 or 4 players per
Q2. How Kho-Kho is flourishing there?
Ans. For the moment we started with training to train young people. There are
a lot of players from children aged 13 years up to 20 or above
we cannot specify that at the moment because we are only at the beginning.
Countries that have been in training are 8 coaches and 5 or 4 players per
Q3. What are you doing to promote Kho-Kho in Mali.
Ans. For the moment we have not organized tournaments because we will have
to train the players and train them but it must also be said that with the
COVID19 this has slowed down activities a bit to start training well
for the moment we will just say in training on the grounds of countries like Mali
and Uganda for the other countries the COVID19 prevents a lot of activities.
Q4. Who is behind Kho-Kho training from West Africa?
Ans. Each country already has a trainer who has followed all the same training
but I could add that the initiative for this training trip comes from Madame Awa
Nar Fall commonly known as Mama Africa.
Q5. How many countries from Africa are associated with Kho-Kho.
Ans. There are 10 countries that are associated with the Kho-Kho games in
Africa: Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Sierra Leon,
Q6. And Finally Why you Choose Kho-Kho?
Ans. I saw that it is a very interesting sport and a game that makes people
friendly, and what I understood in this game requires communication between
players of speed and intelligence.