India win both men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
India won both the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, beating Nepal in both finals.
Summary
India won the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, beating Nepal in both finals. The women's team, led by skipper Priyanka Ingle, won 78-40, with B. Chaithra's Dream Run in Turn 4 lasting 5 minutes 14 seconds. The men's team, captained by Pratik Waikar, won 54-36. Former captain Nasreen Shaikh announced her retirement after the women's final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both teams.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 19 January 2025, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
- Edition
- Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
- Women's final
- India 78-40 Nepal; skipper Priyanka Ingle
- Men's final
- India 54-36 Nepal; captain Pratik Waikar
- Dream Run
- B. Chaithra, 5 min 14 s in Turn 4 (women's final)
- Retirement
- Former captain Nasreen Shaikh
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which team did India beat in both the men's and women's finals of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nepal
The Hindu and Sportstar: India beat Nepal 78-40 in the women's final and 54-36 in the men's final.
Who captained the Indian men's team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup?
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Correct answer: C — Pratik Waikar
The Hindu and Sportstar: captain Pratik Waikar led the men's team to a 54-36 win over Nepal.
Consider the following statements about the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 finals: 1. The finals were held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. 2. The Indian women's team was led by Priyanka Ingle. 3. The Indian men's team won the final 78-40. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
The Hindu: the finals were at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and skipper Priyanka Ingle led the women; 78-40 was the women's score, while the men won 54-36.