Kho Kho World Cup: India defeats Nepal in opening conflict

Artists carry out through the inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup, in New Delhi. File
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The Indian males’s staff defeated Nepal 42-37 within the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium right here on Monday.

Earlier than the Group A conflict within the males’s part, a glittering opening ceremony was attended by India’s Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Sports activities Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and several other different dignitaries. Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) president P.T. Usha was additionally current.

“From kho kho’s origins within the rural hinterland to now being performed on the worldwide stage, I want to congratulate the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) for its efforts in turning a dream into actuality. I’m assured that the Kho Kho World Cup will ignite the fervour for India’s indigenous video games,” Usha acknowledged in her deal with.

India’s subsequent match is towards Brazil on Tuesday. Within the ladies’s part, the host will kick off its marketing campaign towards South Korea in Group A.