Indian Women Create History in Kho Kho World Cup 2025, Decimate South Korea 175-18

Add as a preferred source on Google

In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, the Indian women's Kho Kho team triumphed over South Korea with an overwhelming 175-18 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night in New Delhi.

The dominant performance came in their opening match of the tournament, with India executing flawless Dream Runs and showcasing impressive defensive strategies that left South Korea struggling to keep up.

India's opening salvo set the tone, with Chaithra B, Meeru, and captain Priyanka Ingle leading the charge through successive Dream Runs, each of the first two batches earning a point. This strong start helped neutralize the 10 touchpoints South Korea had accumulated by the end of the first Turn.

With momentum firmly on their side, India launched a relentless attack, and within 90 seconds, the combination of Nasreen Shaikh, Priyanka Ingle, and Reshma Rathod managed to secure three ALL OUT victories against the South Korean defenders, boosting India's score to 24. Just 18 seconds later, they inflicted a fourth ALL OUT, extending the lead to 22 points.

Reshma Rathod played a pivotal role, racking up six touchpoints, while Meenu made a notable contribution with 12 points from Other Dives, further solidifying India's dominance. By the end of Turn 2, India had eliminated 16 batches, bringing the score to an impressive 94-10.

Turn 3 saw India maintain their momentum, adding three more points with a Dream Run. South Korea could only manage eight points in the second innings of the third turn, as India continued to dominate. In the final Turn, India maintained complete control, denying South Korea any chance to mount a comeback.

The match concluded with India posting an imposing 175 points, leaving South Korea with just 18. This commanding victory sent a clear message to the other teams in the group as the tournament enters its crucial stages.