Indian Women Thrash South Korea with a Dominant 175-18 Victory in Kho Kho World Cup 2025

The Indian women’s Kho Kho team kicked off their Kho Kho World Cup 2025 campaign in style, delivering a breathtaking performance to crush South Korea 175-18 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The ‘Women in Blue’ showcased a masterclass in both offensive and defensive Kho Kho, outclassing their opponents at every turn to send a strong message to their group rivals.

Right from the beginning, India asserted their dominance on the court. The match started with a brilliant combination of attacking runs and exceptional defensive strategies. Chaithra B, Meeru, and captain Priyanka Ingle were instrumental in setting the tone, leading the charge with consecutive dream runs. These runs helped India establish an early lead, neutralizing South Korea’s modest tally of 10 touchpoints in the first Turn.

Seizing the momentum, India launched a relentless attack in the subsequent phases of the game. Within a mere 90 seconds, the dynamic trio of Nasreen Shaikh, Priyanka Ingle, and Reshma Rathod notched up three all-out victories, significantly widening the gap. With each victory, the Indian team’s confidence grew, and within just 18 seconds, they struck a fourth all-out, extending their lead by an additional 22 points. At this stage, South Korea found themselves completely overwhelmed by India’s relentless assault.

Reshma Rathod stood out with a stellar performance, recording six touchpoints, while Meenu added an impressive 12 points through Other Dives, further solidifying the Indian team’s commanding position. By the end of Turn 2, India had eliminated a total of 16 South Korean batches, bringing the score to 94-10.

The Indian team’s momentum showed no signs of slowing down as the game progressed. In Turn 3, India continued to pile on the pressure, adding another three points through a dream run. South Korea managed just eight points in their second innings of Turn 3, further highlighting India’s defensive superiority and tactical brilliance.

In the final Turn, India remained in complete control, denying South Korea any opportunity to regain momentum or find their rhythm. With flawless execution on both ends, India maintained their dominance until the final whistle, concluding the match with a staggering 175-18 victory.

This remarkable win not only gives India a commanding start in the tournament but also sends a strong message to their upcoming group rivals. The Indian women’s Kho Kho team, with their skillful plays and unrelenting defense, looks poised to make a deep run in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. As the tournament enters its decisive stages, India’s resounding victory over South Korea sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive campaign ahead.