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Fresh from their massive 175-18 demolition of South Korea, the Indian women's team secured a quarterfinal berth in the Kho Kho World Cup with another commanding 100-16 win against Iran here on Wednesday.
India, demonstrating their tournament favourites' status, won easily to cement their position atop their group, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
India started aggressively, eliminating Iran's first batch within 33 seconds.
Ashwini spearheaded the attack, while Meenu continued her brilliant form with multiple 'touch points', 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, India established themselves as the team to beat in the tournament.
Match awards: Best Attacker: Mobina; Best Defender: Meenu; Best Player of the match: Priyanka Ingle.
India men book quarterfinal spot with win over Peru
The Indian men's team secured its quarterfinal berth with a convincing 70-38 victory over Peru in the Kho Kho World Cup.
Continuing their impressive run in the tournament, the Men in Blue demonstrated their championship credentials with a dominant performance that showcased their tactical superiority and athletic prowess.
A strong start set the tone for India as they bossed the opening stages of Turn 1, though Peru showed resilience with a brief defensive stand in Turn 2.
However, the hosts quickly reasserted their authority through brilliant Wazir Pratik Waikar's leadership, closing out the first round with an impressive 36 points.
The momentum continued to build through Turn 2, with outstanding performances from Aditya Pote, Siva Reddy and Sachin Bhargo. India's dominance extended into Turn 3, and by Turn 4, the score had mounted to 70 points.