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"India Claims Victory in Both Men's and Women's Titles at Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025".

Sports | Dated: 22 Jan 2025

The Indian men's and women's teams emerged victorious in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held from January 13 to 19, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi. Both teams secured the championship titles in their respective finals, showcasing exceptional performance and teamwork.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Indian men's Kho Kho team defeated Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final, while the women's team triumphed over Nepal with a commanding 78-40 victory.
  • - Pratik Waikar captained the Indian men's Kho Kho team, while Priyanka Ingle led the women's team to victory.
  • - Both Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams remained unbeaten throughout the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. The men’s team topped Group A, defeating Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals and South Africa in the semi-finals, while the women’s team triumphed over Bangladesh and South Africa in their knockout matches.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 featured 20 men’s teams and 19 women’s teams. Teams competed in a round-robin format, with the best advancing to knockout rounds and finals.
  • (ii) The tournament was organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF), with support from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
  • (iii) The second edition of the Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England, during 2026-27.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which team did the Indian Men's Kho Kho team defeat in the finals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

Correct Answer: Nepal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI)

  • President : Sudhansu Mittal
  • Headquarters : New Delhi