CBSE Kho Kho Championship 2026 — Our ABC Academy, Tinsukia

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Invitation Letter

Official invitation to participating schools.

Our ABC Academy

विद्यागुप्तं धनम् स्मृतम् Knowledge, preserved, is true wealth.

Borguri, Rangagora Road, Tinsukia, Assam – 786 125 Ph: +91 374 233 1717 WA: +91 60338 60003 oabctsk@gmail.com CBSE Aff. 230097 · Code 35181

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Official Invitation Letter CBSE Far East Zone · Cluster I · 2026–27

Ref. No.: OABC / KHO / 2026 / 01 Date: As dispatched

To,
The Principal / Sports In-charge,
[Participating School — Name, City, State]

Subject: Invitation to participate in the CBSE Far East Zone Cluster I Kho Kho Championship 2026–27 (Girls) — to be held on 13, 14 & 15 July 2026 at Our ABC Academy, Borguri, Tinsukia, Assam.

Dear Sir / Madam,

On behalf of the Management, Principal, and teaching staff of Our ABC Academy, Tinsukia, we extend a warm and cordial invitation to your esteemed school to participate in the CBSE Far East Zone Cluster I Kho Kho Championship 2026–27 (Girls), being hosted by Our ABC Academy as the official host institution designated by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

The championship will be conducted strictly in accordance with the CBSE Sports and Games guidelines, the Kho Kho Federation of India (KFOI) rules, and the standard CBSE cluster tournament format applicable for the academic year 2026–27. The results of this Cluster competition shall determine the qualifying teams for the CBSE Far East Zone Championship, from which the CBSE National Kho Kho Championship qualifier will be drawn.

Day	Date & Day	Programme	Reporting
Day 0	12 July 2026 (Sunday)	Arrival · Registration check-in · Ground inspection · Draw of lots	By 7:00 PM
Day 1	13 July 2026 (Monday)	Inaugural ceremony · League matches Rounds 1 & 2 (all categories)	7:30 AM
Day 2	14 July 2026 (Tuesday)	League matches Rounds 3 & 4 · Quarter-finals · Cultural evening	7:30 AM
Day 3	15 July 2026 (Wednesday)	Semi-finals · Finals (all 3 categories) · Prize distribution · Closing ceremony	7:30 AM

Important: Schools must complete their entry on the CBSE Student Sports Portal (cbsesports.nic.in) before the CBSE-notified deadline. This invitation is supplementary and does not substitute the mandatory portal entry. Age is reckoned as on 31 December 2025 per CBSE norms. The categories for this event are: Sub-Junior (Under-14) · Junior (Under-17) · Senior (Under-19) — Girls only.

Each participating school may enter one team per age category. A team shall consist of a maximum of 12 players and a maximum of 2 officials (one coach and one manager). Players’ identity documents (school identity card or bonafide certificate) and original age proof (Aadhaar card or birth certificate) are mandatory at check-in on 12 July 2026. No player will be permitted to participate without valid, verified documentation.

Schools are responsible for their own travel arrangements. The host school will provide basic accommodation on a sharing basis for outstation teams. The host school also undertakes to provide:

Regulation Kho Kho playing surface · Basic shared accommodation for outstation teams · First-aid facility with trained staff · Separate changing rooms · Drinking water throughout · Meals (Day 1–3) for all players and registered officials · Transportation between accommodation and venue.

Kindly complete the attached Entry Proforma (also available online at this page) and submit it to the host school by email at oabctsk@gmail.com or by WhatsApp to +91 60338 60003 no later than 30 June 2026. The entry fee is as notified in the CBSE circular and is payable by demand draft or online transfer in favour of “Our ABC Academy” on arrival.

We look forward to welcoming your team to Tinsukia and to a memorable and sporting competition. Please feel free to contact the undersigned at any time for queries regarding travel, accommodation, match schedules, or tournament logistics.

Signature block

Signed

Mr. Narayan Upadhyaya

Principal, Our ABC Academy

Proceed to Entry Form

II

Age Categories

Three events. Girls only, across three age groups.

CategoryAge GroupGenderAdvances to

01

Sub-Junior

Team: 12 players + 2 officials

Under-14

Girls

CBSE Far East Zone Championship → National

02

Junior

Team: 12 players + 2 officials

Under-17

Girls

CBSE Far East Zone Championship → National

03

Senior

Team: 12 players + 2 officials

Under-19

Girls

CBSE Far East Zone Championship → National

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Age cutoff: Age is calculated as on 31 December 2025 per CBSE norms. A player born on or after 1 January 2012 is eligible for Sub-Junior (U-14); on or after 1 January 2009 for Junior (U-17); on or after 1 January 2007 for Senior (U-19). No player born before the respective cutoff date may participate. Any violation will result in immediate disqualification of the team from that category.

III

Three-Day Programme

The tournament schedule, day by day.

0

12 July 2026

Sunday · Arrival Day

3 PM — 7 PM

Arrival & Check-InSchools report to the venue · Identity & age-proof verification · Kit distribution

7 PM — 8 PM

Ground InspectionTeam managers / coaches accompany referee for official ground inspection

8 PM onwards

Team Meeting / Draw of LotsGroup formation draw, fixture announcement, technical briefing for all coaches

1

13 July 2026

Monday · Opening Day

7:30 AM

Reporting & Warm-UpAll teams report to venue · Warm-up area available from 7:00 AM

8:30 AM

Inaugural CeremonyWelcome by school Principal · Lamp lighting · March past · CBSE representative address

9:30 AM

League Round 1 — Sub-JuniorAll Sub-Junior (U-14) girls' group matches · Matches 1–4

11:30 AM

League Round 1 — JuniorAll Junior (U-17) girls' group matches · Matches 1–4

1:00 PM

Lunch BreakProvided by host school · All players and officials

2:00 PM

League Round 1 — SeniorAll Senior (U-19) girls' group matches · Matches 1–4

4:30 PM

Round 2 — Sub-JuniorSecond round of group stage matches for Sub-Junior category

2

14 July 2026

Tuesday · Quarter-Finals

7:30 AM

ReportingAll teams report · day fixture sheet displayed at venue

8:00 AM

Remaining League Rounds — Junior & SeniorAll remaining group-stage matches to complete league standings

11:00 AM

League Standings DeclaredGroup rankings finalised · Quarter-final fixtures announced

12:00 PM

Quarter-Finals — All CategoriesSub-Junior QF · Junior QF · Senior QF · in rotation on two grounds

1:30 PM

Lunch BreakProvided by host school

2:30 PM

Quarter-Finals continue (if needed)Remaining QF matches · Semi-final fixtures announced on completion

5:00 PM

Cultural Evening (Optional)Hosted by Our ABC Academy · invited performers · all participants welcome

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15 July 2026

Wednesday · Finals Day

7:30 AM

ReportingFinalists and third-place teams report · remaining teams depart at own convenience

8:00 AM

Semi-Finals — Sub-JuniorSF Match 1 · SF Match 2

9:30 AM

Semi-Finals — JuniorSF Match 1 · SF Match 2

11:00 AM

Semi-Finals — SeniorSF Match 1 · SF Match 2

12:30 PM

Lunch BreakFinalists only · provided by host school

1:30 PM

Finals — Sub-Junior & JuniorChampionship matches · 3rd place play-offs also held

3:30 PM

Final — SeniorChampionship match · Senior Girls Final

5:00 PM

Prize Distribution & Closing CeremonyTrophies · medals · certificates · CBSE representative address · vote of thanks

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All timings are provisional and subject to change based on the number of registered teams. Final fixture schedule will be issued after the 30 June 2026 entry deadline and circulated to all participating schools. Each match shall be of 28 minutes duration (two innings of 9 minutes each, with 5 minutes between innings), as per Kho Kho Federation of India rules.

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Tournament Rules & Regulations

The rules. Complete, and without ambiguity.

ATournament Format

A.01

FormatLeague + Knockout. All teams in each category play in a round-robin league stage; the top teams from each group advance to quarter-finals or semi-finals depending on entry numbers.

A.02

Match DurationEach match consists of two innings of 9 minutes each (18 minutes of play), with a 5-minute interval between innings. Total duration per match: approximately 28 minutes.

A.03

ScoringOne point per player touched out. Innings total determines match winner. In the event of a tie at the end of regular time, a Super Innings of 4 minutes per side shall be played to determine the winner.

A.04

League PointsWin: 2 points · Draw: 1 point · Loss: 0 points. Tiebreaker: match points → run-rate → direct encounter → coin toss (in that order).

A.05

Ground & EquipmentThe playing area shall measure 29m × 16m (standard Kho Kho court) with a free-zone of 1.5m on all sides. Equipment (poles, cones, bibs) provided by host school. Teams must wear their own school sports kit.

A.06

OfficialsEach match officiated by two certified referees nominated by the host school / CBSE. Referee's decision is final. Disputes must be raised by the team manager in writing within 5 minutes of the match conclusion.

BGame Rules (Kho Kho)

B.01

Team Composition9 players on the field per side (8 chasers seated in the central lane, 1 active chaser). Up to 3 substitutes from a squad of 12. All substitutions must be declared before the match begins.

B.02

Kho GivingA chaser may give a Kho to a seated co-player who is facing in the direction of flight. The active chaser must be behind the sitting player and touch them on the back while saying "KHO" clearly. No Kho may be given across the post.

B.03

TouchersA runner is out when touched by the active chaser with any part of the hand except the fist, provided the chaser has not crossed the central lane. Touch must be unambiguous; if disputed, the referee's ruling is final.

B.04

Foul Play by ChasersIt is a foul to: cross the central lane; move in the wrong direction without a Kho; obstruct runners. Fouls result in a penalty: the active runner may enter the free zone for 5 seconds.

B.05

Foul Play by RunnersIt is a foul for a runner to obstruct chasers or seated players. Persistent fouling shall result in a caution; a second caution in dismissal. The referee may also declare a runner out for intentional time-wasting.

B.06

KFOI Rules ApplyAll rules of the Kho Kho Federation of India (latest edition) apply where not explicitly addressed by these tournament regulations. In case of conflict, the Tournament Referee has final authority.

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Protests and Decisions: Any protest must be lodged in writing by the team manager to the Tournament Director within 5 minutes of the conclusion of the relevant match or incident. Protests submitted after this window will not be entertained. The Tournament Director's decision on all protests is final and binding. No electronic devices (phones, tablets) are permitted on the playing area during matches.

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Player Eligibility

Who may compete. Every condition, clearly stated.

CSchool Eligibility

C.01

CBSE Affiliation MandatoryOnly schools affiliated to CBSE and belonging to the Far East Zone Cluster I are eligible to participate. Schools must be in good standing with CBSE (no pending disciplinary action).

C.02

Prior CBSE Portal EntryEntry on the CBSE Student Sports Portal (cbsesports.nic.in) is mandatory before participation. Entries on this page are supplementary logistics data only and do not constitute official registration.

C.03

One Team Per CategoryEach school may enter one team per age category (Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior). A school cannot field players across categories beyond their age eligibility in the same tournament cycle.

C.04

Official RepresentativeEach school must nominate one team manager who is a full-time teacher of the school. The manager is the official liaison with the host school and Tournament Director throughout the event.

DPlayer Eligibility

D.01

Current StudentAll players must be currently enrolled full-time students of the school they represent. Students who have completed Class XII or whose school-leaving date precedes the tournament dates are not eligible.

D.02

Age ProofOriginal Aadhaar card or birth certificate is mandatory. Age as on 31 December 2025 determines eligibility. No alternative documentation accepted. No exemptions granted.

D.03

School IdentityValid school identity card or bonafide certificate issued for the current academic year (2026–27) must be produced at check-in. Players without valid identity will not be permitted to play.

D.04

Medical FitnessAll players are expected to be medically fit to participate. The host school's first-aid facility will not treat pre-existing conditions. Players with known medical conditions should carry their own medication.

D.05

Prohibited PlayerAny player found to have submitted false age proof, identity, or who is not a bonafide student of the school shall be immediately disqualified, along with the team in that category. The school may face CBSE disciplinary action.

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Code of Conduct

How we expect everyone to behave.

EPlayers & Officials

E.01

RespectAll players, coaches, managers, referees, and host-school staff are to be treated with respect at all times. No abusive language, threatening gestures, or physical confrontation will be tolerated.

E.02

Uniform & KitTeams must wear a clearly identified school sports kit. Jewellery (rings, chains, earrings) is not permitted on the field. Hair must be tied back. Footwear: sports shoes or bare feet — no sandals or heeled footwear.

E.03

PunctualityTeams must report to the ground at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match. A team not ready at the scheduled start time shall receive a 5-minute grace period; thereafter, the match may be awarded to the opponent.

E.04

DevicesMobile phones, smart watches, and electronic devices are not permitted on the playing surface during matches. Players found with devices during play will be cautioned on first offence and disqualified on repeat.

FHost School Obligations

F.01

Playing AreaThe host school undertakes to provide a regulation Kho Kho court (29m × 16m) with free zone, marked clearly on a flat, safe surface. The ground shall be inspected the evening before competition begins.

F.02

Safety & MedicalA first-aid facility with trained staff shall be available throughout all match days. In the event of a serious injury, the host school will facilitate emergency transport to the nearest hospital (Tinsukia Civil Hospital, 3 km).

F.03

Meals & WaterLunch is provided on all three match days for players and registered officials. Drinking water is available throughout. Any specific dietary requirements must be declared on the entry form no later than 30 June 2026.

F.04

Changing FacilitiesSeparate changing rooms and sanitation facilities for visiting players will be provided. Teams are responsible for the security of their own valuables; the host school does not accept liability for lost or stolen items.

VII

Entry Proforma

Register your school. One form per team.

Online Registration

Complete the registration form online. One submission per team. Entries open until the deadline notified by CBSE.

Register Online

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Declaration

I / We hereby declare that all information provided in the registration form is true and correct to the best of my / our knowledge. All players named are currently enrolled students of the school, are medically fit to participate, and meet the age eligibility criteria as on 31 December 2025. I / We undertake that the school's participation will be in full compliance with the CBSE Sports & Games guidelines and the tournament rules of the CBSE Far East Zone Cluster I Kho Kho Championship 2026–27.

I / We confirm that the official CBSE portal entry has been / will be completed separately before the CBSE-notified deadline.

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Official Documents

Download, print, and bring.

D.01

Official Invitation Letter

The formal letter of invitation from Our ABC Academy to participating schools. For official records and school principal's files.

PDF · A4

D.02

Entry Proforma

The team registration form. Complete online above or print this form and submit by email / WhatsApp. One form per team per category.

PDF · A4

Print Blank Form

D.03

Tournament Rules & Regulations

Complete rules booklet for the CBSE Far East Zone Cluster I Kho Kho Championship 2026–27. Based on CBSE guidelines and KFOI rules.

PDF · 8 pages

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Logistics & Contact

Getting here. Reaching us. All the details.

Official Contact

Tournament Director

SchoolOur ABC Academy, Borguri, Tinsukia, Assam – 786 125

Phone+91 374 233 1717

WhatsApp+91 60338 60003

Emailoabctsk@gmail.com

HoursMon — Sat · 8 AM — 5 PM

Entry deadline30 June 2026

Getting to Tinsukia

By Rail & Air

By RailTinsukia Junction (TIN) — nearest station. Direct trains from Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Delhi, Kolkata. Venue is 4 km from station.

By AirDibrugarh Airport (DIB / Mohanbari) — approximately 45 km. Cabs and state transport available.

By RoadNH 37 / NH 715 from Dibrugarh (45 km), Jorhat (125 km), Guwahati (475 km).

Venue addressOur ABC Academy, Borguri, Rangagora Road, Tinsukia, Assam – 786 125

Borguri Campus — Venue Map

Tinsukia, Assam

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CBSE Far East ZoneCluster IKho KhoChampionship

ATournament Format

BGame Rules (Kho Kho)

CSchool Eligibility

DPlayer Eligibility

EPlayers & Officials

FHost School Obligations

Official Invitation Letter

Entry Proforma

Tournament Rules & Regulations

Tournament Director

By Rail & Air

A school, not just a host.

CBSE Far East Zone
Cluster I
Kho Kho
Championship