The Indian men’s team followed suit to the women’s side in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup as it clinched the title on the back of a thumping win over Nepal on Sunday, January 19. In an all India vs Nepal final in both men’s and women’s categories, the Indian teams reigned supreme over their opponents to bag both titles.
The men’s team defeated Nepal for another time in the Kho Kho World Cup after having beaten them in the tournament opener a few days ago. They bossed all the four turns and kept Nepal at bay.
The Men in Blue took a lead of 26-0 while attacking on turn 1. They didn’t let the opponents cede much ground while defending. Nepal could muster only 18 points in attack to remain 26-18 behind after the first two halves.
The Indian men then displayed an even better performance in the attack in the third turn. They collected 28 points to leave Nepal with much to do in the final turn as the hosts led 56-18 after the third end. The visitors couldn’t do much in the fourth turn and amassed only eight points when they needed 37 for a win as India romped home 54-36 to seal the men’s World Cup.
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