New Delhi, Jan 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's team on winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup and said the triumph brought more spotlight to one of India's oldest traditional sports. The Indian women's team won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup with a dominant 78-40 victory in the summit clash against Nepal here on Sunday.
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"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," Modi said in a post on X.
PM Narendra Modi Hails Indian Women's Team for Kho Kho World Cup Victory
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.
This triumph has brought more spotlight to one of India’s oldest traditional sports, inspiring… pic.twitter.com/5lMftjZB5Z
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2025
This triumph has brought more spotlight to one of India's oldest traditional sports, inspiring countless young athletes across the nation, he said. "May this achievement also pave the way for more youngsters to pursue this sport in the times to come," the prime minister added.