In the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup, India showcased their dominance. The tournament, hosted in the national capital, Delhi, saw the Indian men's and women's teams winning titles and creating new history. From the very beginning of the tournament, our athletes proved their strength by remaining undefeated, and in the final, they showed that no team could surpass them. Both teams faced Nepal in the finals, and in both categories, the Nepalese team faced defeat. Now, social media is overflowing with congratulations for both the men’s and women’s teams for making India the world champion.

Rajamouli congratulated the teams on social media, saying: "I am happy that India’s teams won the first Kho Kho World Cup, one of the ancient sports of our country. Congratulations to the men’s and women’s teams for winning their first titles with brilliant performances and making the country proud."

Mahesh Babu also congratulated the teams, writing: "Not only did India’s men’s and women’s teams win the first Kho Kho World Cup, but they also revived one of the oldest sports in India. This is a moment for the nation to be proud of."

Indian Women’s & Men’s teams have risen to the occasion not just winning the Inaugural #KhoKhoWorldCup but also reviving the soul of one of India’s oldest sports…..🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Proud moment for the nation..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) January 20, 2025