PM congratulates the Indian Men’s team on winning the Kho Kho World Cup

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Why in the news?

• The Indian men's team beat Nepal 54-36 in the final to win the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title in New Delhi on 19th January , 2025.

Important points:

• The Indian men's team clinched the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup championship by defeating Nepal 54-36 in the final on Sunday. 

• This victory followed the Indian women's team's triumph over Nepal in their respective final.

• The final match saw India's commanding performance, with captain Pratik Waikar and star player Ramji Kashyap showing exceptional leadership.

• In the opening attack, Ramji Kashyap executed a brilliant sky dive to capture Nepal's Suraj Pujara. 

• India secured 10 points within four minutes when Suyash Gargate successfully touched Bharat Sahu.