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Sports
Saran and Tirhut Advance to Under-17 Kho-Kho Final at Buxar State Tournament
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 08:34 PM
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On the second day of Bihar’s inter‑district school Kho‑Kho tournament in Buxar, Saran and Tirhut emerged victorious in the Under‑17 semi‑finals, while Patna fell short by a single point.
The state‑level inter‑district school Kho‑Kho competition for boys continued on Wednesday in Buxar, marking the second day of the tournament organized by the Bihar School Sports Authority. Teams from various districts converged on the venue to contest the semi‑final rounds across different age categories.
In the Under‑17 bracket, the Saran district team edged out Patna by a solitary point, securing their place in the final. Meanwhile, the Tirhut district side defeated its opponent to join Saran in the championship match. Patna’s narrow loss highlighted the tightly contested nature of the games.
The upcoming final, scheduled for the following day, will determine the champion of the Under‑17 category. Organisers expect a strong turnout of spectators and officials, as the tournament serves as a key platform for identifying young talent in the traditional sport.
Overall, the competition features multiple age groups, with semi‑finals and finals spread over the weekend, reinforcing Bihar’s commitment to promoting indigenous games at the school level.
In the Under‑17 bracket, the Saran district team edged out Patna by a solitary point, securing their place in the final. Meanwhile, the Tirhut district side defeated its opponent to join Saran in the championship match. Patna’s narrow loss highlighted the tightly contested nature of the games.
The upcoming final, scheduled for the following day, will determine the champion of the Under‑17 category. Organisers expect a strong turnout of spectators and officials, as the tournament serves as a key platform for identifying young talent in the traditional sport.
Overall, the competition features multiple age groups, with semi‑finals and finals spread over the weekend, reinforcing Bihar’s commitment to promoting indigenous games at the school level.