Aditya Ganpule
Aditya Prashant Ganpule (born 2004) is an Indian kho kho player. He plays for the India men's national kho kho team as an allrounder.[1] He was part of the Indian men’s team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held at New Delhi in January 2025. He plays for Telugu Yoddhas in the Ultimate Kho Kho, a franchise based league tournament.[2]
Early life
[edit]Ganpule's father used to sell newspapers. But he is now running a shop. He is working with Western Railways.[3][4]
Career
[edit]In January 2025, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at New Delhi.[5] The Indian team were placed in Group A and defeated Nepal, Brazil,[6] Peru and Bhutan in the group stages. In the quarterfinals, India defeated Sri Lanka and beat South Africa 62-42 in the semifinals.[7][8] In the finals, India defeated Nepal 54-36 to lift their maiden World Cup.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) - KKFI Official Website". Kho Kho Federation. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ "Aditya Ganpule Profile 408". Ultimate Kho Kho. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ "Son of newspaper seller, Aditya Ganpule eyes spot in inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in India". Khel Now. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ https://www.rrc-wr.com/rrwc/Files/1498.pdf
- ^ "India Women's Captain Priyanka Ingle Gears Up For Kho Kho World Cup | Other Sports News". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ "India edge closer to Kho Kho World Cup knockouts after outclassing Brazil". India Today. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ ""Feel blessed": India's Gowtham MK after reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 final". ANI News. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "'Feel Blessed': India's Gowtham MK & Sachin Bhargo Expressed There Feelings After Reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Final". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
- ^ "Kho Kho World Cup: Indian men's team crowned champion". The Times of India. 20 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2025.