Gurugram, June 13 -- In a major development for the globalisation of Kho Kho, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) announced that for the first time international players will be eligible for inclusion in the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) players' auction for the upcoming third season.

The announcement was made by KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal during a press conference held at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tercentenary (SGT) University on Friday. He also confirmed that the third season of Ultimate Kho Kho will commence from November 29, marking a new chapter for India's professional Kho Kho league.

The press conference was held in the esteemed presence of Gaurav Gautam, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship (IC), Sports (I...