Mysuru, Feb. 14 -- B. Chaithra, the Kho Kho Champion, who was a part of the Indian team, that lifted its maiden World Cup (WC) in kho kho, at New Delhi recently, has said that, the reward announced by the Government for the very sports, should be encouraging the young players, so that the desi sport gains further recognition.

She was sharing her thoughts at an interview held on JSS Radio 91.2 FM, community radio station at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science in the city on Feb. 12.

Chaithra, a native of Kuruburu in T. Narasipur taluk of the district, said that, among the ancient Indian sports, kho kho comes second after Kabaddi in Indian sub-continent, as a most popular sport. It brings immense happiness to have won the World Cup ...