Kho Kho World Cup 2025: Indian women's team seal quarter-final berth with dominant win over Iran

The Indian women’s team sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 with an impressive 100-16 win over Iran.

Fresh from their historic 175-18 demolition of South Korea, the Indian women’s Kho Kho team secured their quarter-final berth with another commanding performance, overwhelming Iran by 84 points at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

The Women in Blue, demonstrating their tournament favourites’ status, dominated proceedings from the opening seconds to cement their position atop their group, as they scored 100-16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday night.

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The match began with India’s trademark aggressive start, as they eliminated Iran’s first batch within 33 seconds. Ashwini spearheaded the attack, while Meenu continued her brilliant form with multiple touchpoints, helping India amass an impressive 50 points in Turn 1.

The onslaught continued through all four Turns, highlighted by a remarkable 6-minute-8-second Dream Run in Turn 3, which effectively sealed the match. Led by Wazir Nirmala’s tactical brilliance and contributions from skipper Priyanka Ingle, Nirmala Bhati and Nasreen, Team India demonstrated their championship credentials with another emphatic victory, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the tournament.

MATCH AWARDS:

Best Attacker of the match: Mobina

Best Defender of the match: Meenu

Best Player of the match: Priyanka Ingle

Indian men’s team reaches quarter-finals

The Indian men’s Kho Kho team has booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 with an impressive win over Peru in the pre-quarterfinal at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Continuing their impressive run in the tournament, the Men in Blue demonstrated their championship credentials with a dominant performance that showcased their tactical superiority and athletic prowess.

A strong start set the tone for Team India as they dominated the opening stages of Turn 1, though Peru showed resilience with a brief defensive stand in Turn 2. However, the hosts quickly reasserted their authority through brilliant Wazir Pratik Waikar’s leadership, closing out the first round with an impressive 36 points.

The momentum continued to build through Turn 2, with outstanding performances from Aditya Pote, Siva Reddy, and Sachin Bhargo. India’s dominance extended into Turn 3, and by Turn 4, the score had mounted to 70 points. With this clinical 32-point victory, India not only secured their place in the quarter-finals but also sent a clear message about their title aspirations in the tournament.

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