Olympic push for kho kho, India's ancient tag sport
Kho kho, a catch-me-if-you-can tag sport, has been played for more than 2,000 years across southern Asia but only saw its rules formalised in the early 20th century.
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Members of India's men's kho kho team take part in selection trials ahead of the upcoming Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi. AFP PHOTO
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The ancient game of kho kho is enjoying a resurgence in India, with organisers of the first international tournament hoping their efforts will secure the sport's place in the Olympics.