Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:58am on 20 Jan 2025,Monday Sports
The Indian women's team triumphed in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup, defeating Nepal 78-40 at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Demonstrating exceptional speed, strategy, and skill, India dominated all four turns. Skipper Priyanka Ingle led the charge, scoring multiple touch points, while Chaithra's Dream Run in Turn 4 sealed the victory. Nepal's BK Dipa fought valiantly, but India remained unstoppable. The hosts advanced to the final with wins over South Korea, Iran, and Malaysia in the group stages, followed by victories against Bangladesh and South Africa in the knockouts. India now stands as the first-ever Kho Kho World Champions.
