Indian Women Make History with 175-18 Victory over South Korea in Kho Kho World Cup
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Synopsis
The Indian women's Kho Kho team made headlines with a staggering 175-18 victory over South Korea, showcasing their skill and strategy. Led by standout players, they dominated the match from start to finish, sending a clear message to their rivals in the tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Historic victory: 175-18 against South Korea
- Strong start with consecutive Dream Runs
- Impressive performances by Reshma Rathod and Meenu
- Team India eliminated 16 batches by Turn 2
- Unyielding control maintained throughout the match
New Delhi, Jan 14 (NationPress) In an extraordinary display of strength, the Indian women's Kho Kho team achieved a historic 175-18 triumph over South Korea, sending ripples of excitement throughout the tournament. The Women in Blue exhibited their skills with outstanding Dream Runs and impressive defensive tactics that left their rivals without answers at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday during their opening match of the tournament.
Chaithra B., Meeru, and captain Priyanka Ingle set the stage for Team India with successive Dream Runs, with the first two batches contributing a point each. This tactical start helped counterbalance the 10 touchpoints that South Korea managed to secure by the end of the first Turn.
With their momentum soaring, the Indians launched a fierce offensive. In a mere 90 seconds, led by the energetic trio of Nasreen Shaikh, Priyanka Ingle, and Reshma Rathod, the team achieved three all-out victories against the defenders, raising the score to 24. Just 18 seconds later, they executed a fourth all-out against South Korea, extending their lead to 22 points.
Reshma Rathod shone with an impressive six touchpoints, while Meenu contributed significantly with 12 points through Other Dives, greatly enhancing the team's tally. By the end of Turn 2, Team India had eliminated an astonishing 16 batches, bringing the score to 94-10.
Turn 3 sustained the same intensity, with the Women in Blue adding three points via the Dream Run. South Korea managed only eight points during the second innings of Turn 3, as India's supremacy continued.
The final Turn demonstrated Team India's unwavering control over the match, preventing their opponents from finding any rhythm. The match concluded with India achieving a stunning 175 points against South Korea's 18, sending a powerful message to other teams in their group as the tournament progresses.
