Kho Kho World Cup semi-final match
Kho Kho World Cup 2025: The Indian men’s and women’s Kho-Kho teams entered the maiden Kho-Kho World Cup finals on Saturday. The Indian women’s team defeated South Africa 66–16 in the semi-finals, while the men’s team won 62–42. The women’s team displayed excellent performance in both attack and defence, and qualified for an exciting final against Nepal.
Chaithra B’s dream run was crucial in the women’s team’s brilliant start, scoring 5 runs in the first turn. Although South Africa’s Sinethemba Mosiya dismissed him, India still led 33–10. Reshma scored important points in the second turn, while in the third turn Vaishnavi Powar and other players kept South Africa under pressure, taking the score to 38-16. South Africa’s struggle continued in the fourth turn, and the Indian team secured a place in the final.
Indian men’s team in the final
The men’s team’s victory also came despite tough competition. South Africa made a strong start, but the Indian team made a comeback in the second turn. Nikhil B and Aditya Ganpule made vital contributions, and the Indian team pulled the score to 24-20. South Africa gave India some trouble in the third turn, but Ramji Kashyap and other players reduced the lead. India performed brilliantly in the last turn, strategic moves by Akash Kumar and Mehul helped India win and they reached the final.
The final will be held with this team
This match was to highlight the strategic thinking, skill and teamwork of the Indian teams, and now they are ready to win in the final. Indian men’s team and women’s team will play their final match against Nepal. Nepal’s men’s and women’s teams have also made it to the finals. The final match will be played on the evening of 19 January. Fans are eagerly waiting for this match.