Tue Jan 14 18:43:50 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates Brazil in Kho Kho World Cup Thriller

**New Delhi, January 14, 2025** – India’s men’s Kho Kho team secured a convincing 64-34 victory over Brazil in a thrilling match at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, bolstering their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup.

While Brazil initially took a strong lead with 16 points, India showcased their superior skill and strategy with a powerful comeback. A crucial “Dream Run” earned India two valuable points, shifting the momentum decisively. The second turn saw India’s Rokeson Singh, Pabani Sabar, and Aditya Ganpule lead the charge, accumulating 36 points.

Brazil mounted a spirited challenge in the third turn, with Mauro Pinto, Joel Rodrigues, and particularly Matheus Costa (six touch-points) spearheading their comeback, scoring 34 points. However, India responded decisively in the final turn, with Aditya Ganpule, captain Pratik Waikar, and Rokeson Singh (four “Sky Dives”) securing a comfortable victory. The impressive 30-point margin in the final turn sealed India’s dominant performance on Day 2 of the World Cup.

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