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Published 17:08 IST, January 22nd 2025

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Felicitates Kho Kho World Cup Winning Teams

India created history in the inaugural edition of the Kho Kho World Cup wherein they ended up winning titles in men's and women's categories respectively.

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Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Kho Kho World Cup winners
Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Kho Kho World Cup winners | Image: @mansukhmandviya/X

India created history on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium after the Kho Kho men’s and women’s teams lifted the World Cup trophy in their respective categories. The two teams were felicitated by Hon’ble Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya for this massive achievement.

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the efforts of both the teams and in a tweet, said, "Today I met the Indian men's and women's teams who created history by winning the first Kho-Kho World Cup. Congratulations to both the teams for bringing glory to India's traditional sport at the world level and best wishes for their future. The whole country is proud of you all.”

Also Read: Indian Women And Men Lift Inaugural Kho-Kho World Cup, Both Defeat Nepal To Become Kho-Kho World Champs

Earlier, both the teams also visited the office of the Sports Ministry where they were felicitated by the officials and welcomed with garlands and sweets. The players were also inspired by a motivating speech by the Ministers.

Also Read: Kho Kho Carnival Begins as Teams Pour Into National Capital for Historic Kho Kho World Cup 2025

Pratik Waikar-led Indian men’s team defeated Nepal in the title clash while women’s team that was captained by Priyanka Ingle also clinched a win against the same opposition in the finale. The first ever Kho Kho World Cup saw 23 countries across 6 continents featuring in the week-long tournament with 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams being a part of it.

Updated 17:08 IST, January 22nd 2025