India, Feb. 16 -- By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers

Tucked between T. Narasipur and Muguru village in Mysuru district is a tiny village called Kuruburu. Located about 40 kms from Mysuru city, the village is home for about 50 kho kho players, who have represented the State in National and International tournaments.

With a population of about 1,000 people, Kuruburu has about 300 houses largely involving farming community and agricultural labourers. What is unique about Kuruburu is the fact that almost every household has a player who has taken up kho kho as a passion. The village is also dominated by women players who have represented University of Mysore for many years.

Kuruburu not only trains players from the village but has also been helping ...