India Clinches Victory in Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup Final

Jan 20, 2025 Komal Das

India won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, with the men beating Nepal 54-36 and the women securing a 78-40 victory

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Dignitaries, including Sumitra Mahajan, Kiren Rijiju, and Sudhanshu Mittal, graced the Kho Kho World Cup finals, marking the sport's global rise toward Olympic recognition

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In Turn 2, Nepal held off a Dream Run but couldn’t match India’s pace. Led by Aditya Ganpule and Pratik Waikar, India maintained a 26-18 lead into the second half

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India dominated Turn 3, led by Pratik Waikar, Ramji Kashyap, and Aditya Ganpule, taking a 54-18 lead

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India's defense, led by Pratik Waikar and Sachin Bhargo, held strong as they won 54-36, securing the victory

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India's dominant journey included wins over Brazil, Peru, and Bhutan, followed by victories against Bangladesh and South Africa

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Best Attacker: Suyash Gargate (India) Best Defender: Rohit Burma (Nepal) Best Player: Mehul (India)

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