Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:21am on 20 Jan 2025,Monday Sports
The Indian men's team clinched the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title with a 54-36 win over Nepal in New Delhi. This victory followed the Indian women's team's dominant 78-40 win over Nepal in the final. Led by captain Pratik Waikar and standout performer Ramji Kashyap, India dominated the match, building an early lead with spectacular sky dives and aggressive play. Despite Nepal’s efforts in the final turn, India’s defense, led by Waikar and Sachin Bhargo, held strong. India’s journey to the title included impressive wins over Brazil, Peru, and Bangladesh in the knockout rounds.