Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho-Kho World Cup:

I. The event was held in Delhi, India.  

II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in the men category.  

III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54—36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.  

Which of the statements above is/are correct?  

  • I only  
  • II and III only  
  • I and III only  
  • I, II and III  

Answer: (a) I only  

  • The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup took place from 13 to 19 January 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India.
  • Organised by the Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF), the event featured 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams from 23 countries spanning six continents.
  • Final Standings: Both finals featured a clash between India and Nepal.
  • India secured the titles in both men’s and women’s competitions.
    • The men’s team also secured a 54-36 win over Nepal in the title clash.
    • India’s women’s team clinched the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup with a commanding 78-40 win over Nepal.
  • Mascots: The event featured two mascots—Tejas, a blue gazelle for the men’s team, and Tara, an orange gazelle for the women’s team.
  • Format: Matches used the fast-paced, seven-a-side format similar to Ultimate Kho Kho.