Indian women storm into Kho Kho WC QF with emphatic win over Iran
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New Delhi: The Indian women's Kho Kho team, fresh off a historic 157-point thumping of South Korea, dominated Iran by 84 points in the women's division of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on Wednesday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, securing their spot in the quarterfinals with yet another commanding performance.
The Women in Blue, demonstrating their tournament favourites' status, dominated proceedings from the opening seconds to cement their position atop their group, as they scored 100-16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday night.
The match began with India's trademark aggressive start, as they eliminated Iran's first batch within 33 seconds. Ashwini spearheaded the attack, while Meenu continued her brilliant form with multiple touchpoints, helping India amass an impressive 50 points in Turn 1. The onslaught continued through all four Turns, highlighted by a remarkable 6-minute-8-second Dream Run in Turn 3, which effectively sealed the match.
Led by Wazir Nirmala's tactical brilliance and contributions from skipper Priyanka Ingle, Nirmala Bhati, and Nasreen, Team India demonstrated their championship credentials with another emphatic victory, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the tournament.
Chaithra B, Meeru, and skipper Priyanka Ingle set the tone for Team India with consecutive Dream Runs, with the first two batches each earning a point as the Indian women's Kho Kho team delivered a masterclass against South Korea, securing a commanding 175-18 victory.
The Women in Blue showcased their prowess with exceptional Dream Runs and remarkable defensive strategies that left their opponents struggling at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night, in what was their opening match of the tournament.
Chaithra B, Meeru and skipper Priyanka Ingle set the tone for Team India with consecutive Dream Runs, with the first two batches each earning a point. This strategic opening helped neutralise the 10 touchpoints that South Korea managed to secure at the end of the first Turn. With the momentum in their favour, the Indians launched into a full-force attack to eventually surge to a big win.
Match Awards
Best Attacker of the match: Mobina
Best Defender of the match: Meenu
Best Player of the match: Priyanka Ingle.