Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre shines with three athletes selected for Team India in Kho Kho World Cup 2025
By Our Correspondent
Bhubaneswar, Jan 11 : Three athletes, including two women, fromthe Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre (HPC) are now members of Team India for the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, scheduled to be held in New Delhi during January 13-19, 2025.
Two players – Subhashree Singh and Magai Majhi – are representing the Indian Women’s Team, while the third player – Pabani Sabar is part of the Indian Men’s Team.
The athletes have showcased remarkable talent, perseverance, and dedication, earning their spots in the national team. This achievement is a testament to the world-class training and holistic coaching offered at the HPC, which is redefining the future of Kho Kho in India by nurturing young talent and elevating the sport.
Sanjeev Sharma, Head Coach, Odisha AM/NS India Kho Kho High-Performance Centre, said, “It is a landmark achievement for our HPC to have three players selected for Team India. This success reflects the hard work and dedication of the athletes and our coaching staff, as well as the unwavering support and commitment of AM/NS India.”
Dilip Oommen, Chief Executive Officer, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said,“AM/NS India firmly believes in the transformative power of sports to nurture and develop the youth, creating brighter futures. Our partnership with the Odisha Government in promoting sports such as Kho Kho and Gymnastics is a source of great pride for us. We are incredibly proud of the athletes and are confident that they will make the state and the nation proud with their performances at the World Cup.”
The HPC’s impact has already been felt on multiple national stages. Athletes from the HPC have participated and won in various national competitions and have received widespread acclaim for their remarkable performances, showcasing the potential of such initiatives in producing eliteathletes.
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, two of the world’s leading steel manufacturing organisations. A leading integrated flat carbon steel producer in India, the company has a crude steel capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum with state-of-the-art downstream facilities. It produces a fully diversified range of flat steel products, including value-added steel, and has a pellet capacity of 20 million tonnes.
