Sun Jan 19 16:57:58 UTC 2025: ## India Wins First Kho Kho World Cup
**New Delhi, India** – The Indian women’s kho kho team secured a resounding victory in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, defeating Nepal 78-40 in the final match held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Dominating the match from start to finish, the Indian team showcased aggressive play in both attack and defense.
India established an early lead of 34-0 at the end of the first turn. While Nepal mounted a comeback in the second turn, narrowing the score to 35-24, India’s dominance was undeniable. A strong performance in the third turn, adding 38 more points, effectively sealed the victory. Nepal’s final effort yielded only 16 points in the last turn, leaving the final score at 78-40 in India’s favor.
The Indian women’s team remained undefeated throughout the tournament. Their group stage victories included a massive 175-18 win against South Korea, a 100-16 win over Iran, and a 100-20 victory against Malaysia. They continued their winning streak in the semi-finals, defeating South Africa 66-16. Nepal also reached the final undefeated, having won all their group stage matches.
This win marks a significant achievement for the Indian women’s kho kho team, cementing their position as world champions. The Indian men’s team also won their respective World Cup title.
**(Note: The unrelated comment by Rahul Gandhi on socioeconomic inequality has been omitted from this news article as it is not directly related to the Kho Kho World Cup results.)**
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