New Delhi, (UNI) The India women’s Kho Kho team opened their Kho Kho World Cup campaign with a historic performance, decimating South Korea 175-18 in a match of unmatched dominance at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.
The Women in Blue showcased extraordinary skill and strategy, setting the tone for the tournament with a performance hailed as one for the ages.
The Indian team, led by skipper Priyanka Ingle, made a commanding start with consecutive Dream Runs by Chaithra B, Meeru, and the captain herself, neutralising South Korea’s 10 touchpoints by the end of the first Turn.
Building on their early lead, India unleashed a relentless attack. Within just 90 seconds, the trio of Nasreen Shaikh, Priyanka Ingle, and Reshma Rathod executed three ALL OUTs, extending their advantage to 24 points. A fourth ALL OUT followed in just 18 seconds, taking their lead to 22 points.
Reshma Rathod emerged as a key player with six touchpoints, while Meenu contributed significantly with 12 points from Other Dives. By the end of Turn 2, India had eliminated 16 batches, amassing an impressive score of 94-10.
The third and fourth Turns saw India maintain their momentum, with another Dream Run and sustained pressure on South Korea, who managed only eight points in their second innings. The match concluded with India securing a massive 175-point tally, leaving South Korea stranded at 18.
The emphatic victory sends a strong signal to India’s competitors as the tournament progresses to the knockout stages.