Kho-kho rules, for watching
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Checked 14 October 2026
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- How do you play kho-kho?
- What are the markings on a kho-kho court?
- How long is a kho-kho match?
- How does a kho-kho turn start?
- How do you score in kho-kho?
- What is a kho, and how is it given?
- Why can a kho-kho chaser not turn back?
- Can the chaser cross the middle line in kho-kho?
- What are the poles for in kho-kho?
- How is a defender put out in kho-kho?
- How do defenders come into the game in kho-kho?
- What happens when a chaser commits a foul in kho-kho?
- What are the yellow and red cards for in kho-kho?
- What happens if a kho-kho match is tied?
- Who are the officials in a kho-kho match?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| KKFI Club Rules Part plus number | Kho Kho Federation of India, National Club Games Rule Book: Kho-Kho (15 pages, undated). Read in full: Parts 1 to 6 |
| KKFI Guidelines plus section | Kho Kho Federation of India, Competition Guidelines, version 3.3, updated to November 2025 (22 pages). Read in full. It is about running the national championships, not about how the game is played |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
| Not checked | Reported elsewhere and not found in any saved rule text |
All checked on 14 October 2026.