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India`s teams dominated the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, winning both men`s and women`s titles against Nepal.

India showcased its dominance at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, clinching both the men`s and women`s titles. In the men`s final, India triumphed over Nepal with a commanding score of 54-36. Captain Pratik Waikar and standout player Ramji Kashyap played pivotal roles, with Pratik`s leadership and Ramji`s aerial maneuvers keeping Nepal on the back foot. India established an early lead, scoring 26 points in the first turn without any response from Nepal, setting the tone for their victory.

The Indian men`s team, which topped Group A with a perfect record, had notable victories throughout the tournament, including a close match against Nepal (42-37) and a massive win against Brazil (64-34). Their journey to the finals included a dominant quarter-final performance against Sri Lanka (100-4 and a semi-final win over South Africa (62-42).

In the women`s final, India overwhelmed Nepal with a score of 78-40, demonstrating exceptional speed and strategy. Under the leadership of Captain Priyanka Ingle, the Indian women built a significant halftime lead of 34-11. A highlight of the match was B. Chaithra`s breathtaking Dream Run in Turn 4, which solidified India`s victory and crowned them as the inaugural women`s champions. The women`s team also emerged unbeaten from Group A, with impressive wins over South Korea (175-18) and Malaysia (100-2.

Nepal, finishing as runners-up in both divisions, proved to be a formidable opponent, with significant victories in their path. The tournament featured 20 men`s teams and 19 women`s teams, reflecting the growing international popularity of Kho Kho. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the achievements of the Indian teams, emphasizing their potential to influence the future of the sport in India.

Kho Kho World Cup 2025 has set the stage for future competitions and discussions about including Kho Kho in global events like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

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