Indian Women's Team Triumphs in Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Final Against Nepal
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Synopsis
The Indian women's team achieved a historic victory, winning the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title by defeating Nepal with a score of 78-40 in a final match held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. This remarkable achievement underscores India's prowess in the sport and marks a significant milestone for Kho Kho on the global stage.
Key Takeaways
- India becomes the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup champions.
- Indian team showcased exceptional skills and teamwork.
- Priyanka Ingle led with outstanding performance.
- Chaithra B played a pivotal role in securing victory.
- The win signifies a major milestone for Kho Kho globally.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (NationPress) In a remarkable display of speed, strategy, and skill, the Indian women's team made history by winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The Women in Blue thoroughly outplayed Nepal in a thrilling final, concluding their victory with a striking score of 78-40.
A swift beginning characterized Turn 1 as the Indian attackers seized control of the match. Just three batches in, the Nepalese players were eliminated through simple touches on seven occasions, allowing India to rack up 14 points. Captain Priyanka Ingle showcased her exceptional form, contributing multiple touch points and propelling the Women in Blue to a commendable 34 points, preventing any chance of a Dream Run for the Nepal team.
Although Manmati Dhami managed to eliminate Vaishnavi Pawar and Samjhana B took out Priyanka Ingle, Chaithra B initiated India's first batch of Turn 2 into the Dream Run. However, this lead was short-lived as Dipa executed the ALL OUT shortly thereafter. This momentarily brought Nepal back into the game, but they could only accumulate 24 points by the end of Turn 2, trailing by 11 points at halftime.
In Turn 3, Team India reaffirmed their dominance, consistently preventing the Nepal defenders from finding their rhythm. Dipa BK proved to be a reliable player for Nepal, but it was in vain, as the Indians moved closer to the trophy.
Chaithra B orchestrated the Dream Run for India, elevating the score to a remarkable 78 points in Turn 4. Their batch lasted an impressive 5 minutes and 14 seconds, effectively sealing the game for India and crowning them as the inaugural champions of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
India's journey to victory included decisive wins over South Korea, IR Iran, and Malaysia in the group stages, followed by a successful match against Bangladesh in the quarter-finals and an outstanding performance against South Africa in the semi-finals. This historic accomplishment not only establishes India as the first-ever world champion but also signifies a pivotal moment for this traditional sport on the international platform.
Match awards:
Best Attacker of the match: Anshu Kumari (Team India)
Best Defender of the match: Manmati Dhani (Team Nepal)
Best Player of the match: Chaithra B (Team India)
