Indian Kho-Kho

A Kho-Kho team consists of 12 players, but only 9 players are allowed on the field at a time.

A Kho-Kho match consists of two halves, each lasting 20 minutes.

The player who tries to tag the opponents is called the Chaser.

The player who tries to evade the Chaser is called the Runner.

The area where the Runners can take shelter is called the Pole.

A Runner can be tagged up to 3 times before being out.

The player who stands at the center of the court and controls the game is called the Umpire.

The player who keeps track of the score is called the Scorer.

The player who keeps track of the time is called the Timekeeper.

The player who assists the Umpire in making decisions is called the Referee.

The tournament where the best Kho-Kho teams from different states compete is called the National Kho-Kho Championship.

The international Kho-Kho tournament is called the World Kho-Kho Championship.

The continental Kho-Kho tournament is called the Asian Kho-Kho Championship.

The professional Kho-Kho league in India is called the Kho-Kho Premier League.

The governing body for Kho-Kho in India is the Kho-Kho Federation of India.