Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams achieved a historic double triumph, winning the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The Indian men’s team beat Nepal 54-36, while the women’s team secured a commanding 78-40 victory over Nepal.

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• Indian men’s and women’s teams win the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi.
• Men’s team: Beat Nepal in the final with a score of 54-36.
• Women’s team: Dominated Nepal in the final with a massive score of 78-40.
• Tournament held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, hosted by India.
• PM Narendra Modi lauded both teams, calling their performance “inspiring” and a boost to kho kho’s popularity.
• Men’s captain Pratik Waikar and standout player Ramji Kashyap led the team to glory.
• Indian men showcased dominance, defeating Brazil, Peru, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and South Africa en route to the title.
• Indian women similarly excelled, defeating teams from South Korea, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and South Africa.
• PM Modi emphasized the victory as a step toward promoting India’s traditional sport among youth.
• The tournament saw widespread participation, promoting kho kho on an international stage.