Kho Kho World Cup: Indian Men's Team Triumphs Over Peru; Women's Squad Crushes Iran to Reach Quarterfinals
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Synopsis
On January 15, 2025, the Indian men's Kho Kho team secured their quarterfinal spot with a 70-38 victory against Peru, while the women's team dominated Iran with a score of 100-16, showcasing their strong tournament performance.
Key Takeaways
- Indian men's team defeated Peru 70-38.
- Indian women's team won against Iran 100-16.
- Strong leadership from Wazir Pratik Waikar.
- Outstanding contributions from Aditya Pote and others.
- Both teams sent a clear message about their championship intentions.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (NationPress) The Indian men's Kho Kho team clinched their place in the quarterfinals with a commanding 70-38 win against Peru during the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday. The Indian women's team also maintained their strong performance by defeating Iran decisively, with a score of 100-16.
Continuing their remarkable journey in the tournament, the Men in Blue exhibited their title ambitions through a dominant display that highlighted their strategic excellence and athletic skill.
A robust beginning set the tone for Team India as they controlled the early phases of Turn 1, although Peru demonstrated some resilience with a brief defensive effort in Turn 2.
Nevertheless, the hosts swiftly regained control under the exceptional leadership of Wazir Pratik Waikar, wrapping up the initial round with a remarkable 36 points. The momentum continued to surge in Turn 2, propelled by stellar contributions from Aditya Pote, Siva Reddy, and Sachin Bhargo.
India's supremacy persisted into Turn 3, and by Turn 4, the score had soared to 70 points.
With this decisive victory by 32 points, India not only secured their quarterfinal spot but also conveyed a strong message regarding their championship ambitions in the tournament.
Earlier in the day, it only took 33 seconds for Team India to eliminate the first batch of Iranian women, laying the groundwork for another triumph for the women's squad. Ashwini spearheaded the efforts this time, although Team Iran made a commendable recovery, staying on the mat for nearly 2 minutes before retreating to their dugout due to the skillful actions of the Indian attackers.
A skydive initiated the assault for the Iranian women, but captain Priyanka Ingle and Nirmala Bhati navigated the team through to the Dream Run, securing 2 points.
The longest batch for Iran in Turn 3 saw them endure for almost two minutes, which was a brief setback for the Indian attackers, with Wazir Nirmala taking the lead this time around. Nasreen also contributed, adding a simple tally as the team swiftly eliminated 3 batches of the Iranians within three minutes. This initiated a collapse that resulted in Iran conceding another 42 points as the game approached its final Turn.
