PM Modi Lauds Indian Women's & Men's Kho Kho Teams for Winning World Championship

By: WE Staff | Monday, 20 January 2025

• PM Modi praises Women’s & Men’s Kho Kho Team
• Indian Women’s & Men’s Team wins Kho Kho World Cup

The Indian women's Kho Kho team won the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup title, defeating Nepal with a score of 78-40. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for their "historic victory" and praised their skill, determination, and teamwork. The Indian men's team also won the title, defeating Nepal 54-36. The event showcased India's masterclass of speed, strategy, and skill.

On his social media handle X, PM Modi mentioned " Congratulations to the Indian women's team on winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup! This historic victory is a result of their unparalleled skill, determination, and teamwork." He added "This triumph has brought more spotlight to one of India's oldest traditional sports, inspiring countless young athletes across the nation. May this achievement also pave the way for more youngsters to pursue this sport in the times of come."

He also congratulated the men's Kho Kho team in another post mentioning "Today is a great day for Kho Kho. Incredibly proud of the Indian Men's Kho Kho team for winning the Kho Kho World Cup title. Their grit and dedication are commendable, This win will contribute to further popularizing Kho Kho among the youth."

The Kho Kho World Cup 2025 was a historic event held in the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from January 13-19, 2025. It featured 20 men's and 19 women's teams from 23 countries. India won the men's and women's finals, bringing global recognition to Kho Kho, one of India's oldest traditional sports, and inspiring young athletes.