India Women Clinch First-Ever Kho Kho World Cup Title
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India Women Clinch First-Ever Kho Kho World Cup Title

The Indian women’s kho kho team made history by winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, defeating Nepal 78-40 in the final.

India dominated from the start, with incredible pace, strategy, and coordination. In Turn 1, India’s attackers scored 14 points in three batches, defeating Nepal’s defence seven times. Captain Priyanka Ingle’s quick touches pushed India’s total to 34, while Nepal failed to record a single Dream Run.

Nepal made a comeback in Turn 2, with Manmati Dhami and Samjhana B ousting key Indian players. Dipa BK’s efforts resulted in an ALL OUT, closing the distance, but India maintained an 11-point halftime lead of 35-24.

India tightened its grip in Turn 3, limiting Nepal’s advances. Despite Dipa BK’s solid performance, India’s persistent attack left no chance for recovery. The pivotal moment occurred in Turn 4, when Chaithra B’s Dream Run lasted 5 minutes and 14 seconds, securing India’s unbeatable lead of 78 points.

India’s journey to success included convincing wins over South Korea, Iran, and Malaysia in the group stages, followed by victories over Bangladesh and South Africa in the knockout phase. This milestone brings kho kho, a beloved indigenous sport, to the international stage.