Sun Jan 19 19:03:17 UTC 2025: ## India Sweeps Kho Kho World Cup, Defeating Nepal in Both Men’s and Women’s Finals
**New Delhi, India** – India has achieved a resounding victory at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, claiming both the men’s and women’s titles with dominant performances against Nepal in the finals held in New Delhi on Sunday.
The Indian men’s team secured a 54-36 win, showcasing their prowess throughout the tournament. Nepal, after winning the toss and opting to defend first, found themselves facing a 26-0 deficit by the end of the first turn. While Nepal mounted a comeback in the second turn, India’s strong defense ultimately proved insurmountable. India’s aggressive play in the third turn extended their lead significantly, securing their victory and an undefeated run through the tournament, including wins against Sri Lanka in the quarterfinals and South Africa in the semifinals.
The Indian women’s team displayed an even more emphatic victory, defeating Nepal 78-40. Nepal’s decision to have India attack first backfired spectacularly, as India quickly established a commanding lead, outscoring Nepal 34-0 in the first turn alone. Despite Nepal’s efforts to slow the game down, India maintained their dominance throughout the match, with Captain Priyanka Ingle leading the charge. The Indian women also remained undefeated throughout the tournament, winning all three group stage matches and overcoming Bangladesh in the quarterfinals and South Africa in the semifinals.
This first-ever IOA-supported Kho Kho World Cup featured 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams. India’s performance marked a historic moment for the sport, solidifying their position as the inaugural world champions in both the men’s and women’s categories.
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