Sun Jan 19 17:47:55 UTC 2025: **India Sweeps Kho Kho World Cup, Defeating Nepal in Both Men’s and Women’s Finals**
NEW DELHI – India dominated the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, held at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Stadium, winning both the men’s and women’s titles. The Indian women’s team defeated Nepal in a thrilling final, setting the stage for the men’s team to achieve a similar victory later in the tournament.
The men’s final, a rematch of the opening game, saw India once again triumph over Nepal, this time with a decisive 54-36 win. Nepal, having won the toss and elected to defend, were outmatched by India’s strong offensive performance. India scored 26 points in the first turn alone, establishing an early lead that they never relinquished. Despite Nepal’s efforts, India’s consistent scoring secured their victory.
The men’s tournament featured 20 teams, with India showcasing impressive dominance throughout. In the group stage, they defeated Nepal (42-37), Brazil (64-34), Peru (70-38), and Bhutan (71-34). This momentum carried over into the knockout rounds, where India easily defeated Sri Lanka (100-40) in the quarterfinals and South Africa (60-18) in the semifinals.
The Kho Kho World Cup marked a significant milestone for the sport, showcasing exciting matches and highlighting India’s exceptional talent.
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