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India clinched the championship titles in both the men's and women's categories at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025. 

Winners of Kho Kho World Cup 2025 

About Kho Kho World Cup 2025 

• Event Overview 
  • The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 was organized by the Kho Kho Federation of India in collaboration with the International Kho Kho Federation.  
  • The event was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, from January 13 to 19, 2025. 
  • It featured 20 men's teams and 19 women's teams from 23 countries across six continents. 
  • India emerged as the champion in both the men's and women's categories. 
  • The Indian men's team defeated Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the finals. 
  • The Indian women's team secured a decisive win over Nepal, scoring 78-40. 
•  Format: Teams competed in a round-robin format, with the top performers advancing to the knockout rounds and finals. 
•  Impact: The success of the tournament is expected to inspire the inclusion of Kho Kho in future international multi-sport events and encourage global participation in this traditional game.