President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated the Indian Men and Women’s team on winning the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup. In a social media post, she said that players have demonstrated supremacy in this traditional game of the country. President Murmu said that the historic success of our girls and boys will inspire the youth of the nation, making the game more popular.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also congratulated both the teams and said that the historic victory is a result of their unparalleled skill, determination and teamwork. Mr Modi said this triumph has brought more spotlight to one of India’s oldest traditional sports, inspiring countless young athletes across the nation.
