Tue Jan 14 18:43:51 UTC 2025: ## India Cruises to Victory Over Brazil in Kho Kho World Cup
**New Delhi, India –** India’s men’s Kho Kho team continued their dominant run at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, defeating Brazil 64-34 in a convincing victory on Tuesday. Following their thrilling win against Nepal and the women’s team’s impressive performance against South Korea, the men’s team, led by Pratik Waikar, showcased their skills and secured their second consecutive win.
Brazil, winning the toss and choosing to attack first, initially took a commanding lead, scoring 16 points to India’s 2 in the first two minutes. However, the Indian trio of Gowtham, Waikar, and Ganpule orchestrated a stunning comeback, securing a Dream Run and significantly slowing Brazil’s momentum.
Despite Brazil’s strong start, India’s defense, spearheaded by Waikar, quickly turned the tide. They ran out Brazil’s first batch of defenders in under a minute and a half, erasing the deficit and building a substantial lead by the end of Turn 2 (36-16).
While Brazil mounted a late challenge in Turn 3, reducing the gap to 38-34, India’s final attack proved unstoppable. The team, featuring the strong trio of Kashyap, Suyash, and Prabani, extended their lead to a comfortable 30-point margin by the end of the match.
The victory keeps India unbeaten in the tournament. Their next match is against Peru on Wednesday.
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