Non-Olympic
India men beat Peru to enter Kho Kho World Cup quarterfinals
Continuing their impressive run in the tournament, the Men in Blue demonstrated their championship credentials with a dominant performance that showcased their tactical superiority and athletic prowess.
TDJ News Service
16 Jan, 2025
India men power past Peru to book quarters spot in Kho Kho World Cup
The Indian men’s team scored a convincing 70-38 victory over Peru at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi to secured a quarterfinal berth.
Continuing their impressive run in the tournament, the men's team demonstrated their championship credentials with a dominant performance that showcased their tactical superiority and athletic prowess.
A strong start set the tone for India as they dominated the opening stages of Turn 1, though Peru showed resilience with a brief defensive stand in Turn 2. However, the host quickly reasserted their authority through brilliant Wazir Pratik Waikar's leadership, closing out the first round with an impressive 36 points. The momentum continued to build through Turn 2, with outstanding performances from Aditya Pote, Siva Reddy and Sachin Bhargo. India's dominance extended into Turn 3, and by Turn 4, the score had mounted to 70 points.
MATCH AWARDS
Best Attacker of the match: Geiner Vargas
Best Defender of the match: Ramji Kashyap
Best Player of the match: Aniket Pote
Tags : Kho Kho World Cup, India men's team, Peru kho kho, Pratik Waikar, New Delhi