Nazia creates history: First Kho-Kho World Cup player from J&K [Video]

Nazia Bibi, daughter of the Bakarwal tribe of Jammu, created history and became the first player from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for the Indian women’s Kho-Kho team for the forthcoming World Cup.

The Bakerwals are a nomadic tribe in Jammu and Kashmir who raise sheep and goats. The Bakerwals are seasonal migrants who move their herds to different pastures in search of grassland. In the winter, they live in the Siwalik range, and in the summer, they move to the Kashmir Valley.

21-year-old Nazia Bibi of Ban village of Jammu and Kashmir has set a new record in her name. She will represent the Indian team in the upcoming Kho-Kho World Cup, which will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from January 13 to 15, 2025.

Teams from more than 24 countries around the world will participate in this prestigious tournament. “It is really a matter of pride to represent the country in …