New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- In a remarkable tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, a record 152 Kho Kho teams gathered at the Sanskardham Campus in Godhavi, Ahmedabad, to participate in the Khele Sanand Sports League. The Taluk-level competition, which commenced on Wednesday, turned into a festive celebration of indigenous sport, with hundreds of young athletes showcasing their talent in one of India's oldest and fastest traditional games, as per a release from the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI).

A total of 91 girls' teams and 61 boys' teams in the under-14 category are competing in the league, which will continue through March next year, bringing months of spirited contests and fostering grassroots sporting culture...