Bilal ahmed bhagat

Kho Kho World Cup: Coming from the snow fields of Jammu and Kashmir, Ummer Ahmad is chasing a dream -- he aims to be part of the Indian men's team at the upcoming Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi next month and win a gold medal for his country.

Ummer Ahmad is a firm believer in the motto, 'Practice makes a man perfect'. A Budgam resident, Ummer has been playing Kho Kho since he was in class sixth and is now vying for a place in the Indian men’s team for the upcoming Kho Kho World Cup. Ummer follows his training routines very religiously despite all odds including extreme weather conditions.

"I'm really excited for the World Cup. It's a great opportunity for all of us and we aim to get gold for the country. It's a proud moment for all of us that there will be a Kho Kho World Cup happening in India giving the sport global recognition. It’s a matter of pride that more than 20 countries will be participating in the event."