In a thrilling display of skill and dominance, India continued their remarkable campaign in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 with a decisive 71-34 victory over Bhutan at the IG Indoor Stadium. This win cemented India’s top position in Group A. From the onset, India showcased formidable attacking capabilities, amassing 32 points in the first turn thanks to their exceptional sky diving techniques and agility. Transitioning to defense in the second turn, India stifled Bhutan’s efforts, limiting them to just 18 points across three batches through strategic play and sharp opposition management.
India’s relentless momentum continued in the third turn, propelling them to secure an additional 36 points, highlighted by standout performer Nikhil’s superb sky diving moves. The men’s team’s unbeaten streak positions them to face Sri Lanka in the next round.
Parallelly, the Indian women’s team maintained their unbeaten status by crushing Malaysia and advancing to the quarterfinals to face Bangladesh. Dominating from the start, India initiated their ‘Dream Run’ in the opening batch. By the time the Indian squad eliminated the first batch of Malaysian players just 27 seconds into Turn 2, they were well on their way to constructing an insurmountable lead.
With key performances by Monika and ‘Wazir’ Nirmala Bhati, India dominated the attack, though Eng Zi Yi and Lakshita Vijayan tried to anchor Malaysia. Despite a near ‘Dream Run,’ Malaysia fell short, ending Turn 2 with a score of 44-6 favoring India. Subhashree Sing spearheaded India’s first ‘Dream Run’ in Turn 3, extending the lead to 48-20. The final Turn saw India maintaining their dominance, concluding the match with an 80-point margin to secure their third consecutive win.
Both Indian teams are now in promising positions as the tournament progresses, showcasing their prowess and preparedness for upcoming challenges.
Original Source: https://theshillongtimes.com/2025/01/17/indian-men-beat-bhutan-women-thrash-malaysia/
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Publish Date: 2025-01-17 03:53:00
