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Kho-Kho is an Indian game. This game was originated from Poona (Maharashtra). The popularity and development of this game has been associated with the development of Akharas and Vyayamshalas in Maharashtra. Hanuman Vyayam Pracharak Mandal, Baroda provided this game a modern form. Akhil Maharashtra Sharirik Shikshan Mandal was formed in 1928 AD. This organisation provided a lot of help in the development and popularization of this game. The Deccan Gymkhana arranged a conference in Poona, in which rules of this game were framed. In 1960, Kho-Kho Federation of India was formed. In this year, the first National Championship (Men) was organised. In 1961, Kho-Kho Championship for women was started. A demonstration of Kho-Kho match was presented in 1982 Asian Games, which were held in Delhi, but it has not been included in Asian Games so far.