India Crush South Korea with Historic 157-Point Victory in Kho Kho World Cup Opener
Indian Women Dominate with Unparalleled Dream Runs and Tactical Brilliance, CM Yogi Lauds Team's Excellence
BNH NETWORK
New Delhi - In an extraordinary opening match of the Kho Kho World Cup 2024, the Indian women's team delivered a historic performance, decimating South Korea with an astounding 175-18 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Demonstrating tactical mastery and sheer athletic prowess, the Women in Blue asserted their dominance, setting the tone for the tournament.
Led by captain Priyanka Ingle, the Indian team executed consecutive Dream Runs in the initial moments, supported by stellar performances from Chaithra B and Meeru. Their strategy neutralized South Korea's early efforts, restricting them to just 10 touchpoints by the end of the first turn.
The Indian attack intensified as Nasreen Shaikh, Priyanka Ingle, and Reshma Rathod orchestrated three ALL OUTs in 90 seconds, with another ALL OUT following in just 18 seconds. By Turn 2, India’s relentless defense and precision attacks had brought the score to a staggering 94-10, eliminating 16 batches along the way.
Key players like Reshma Rathod and Meenu stood out, contributing significantly with six and 12 touchpoints, respectively, through Other Dives. The final turns saw India extending their lead, while South Korea managed a mere eight points in the second innings, highlighting India's unrelenting control.
The match concluded with a record-breaking score of 175-18, solidifying India's position as a formidable contender in the tournament.
Match Awards
Best Attacker of the Match: Nirmala Bhati (India)
Best Defender of the Match: Esther Kim (South Korea)
Best Player of the Match: Nasreen Shaikh (India)
