World Cup 2025 News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Mexican side Club Leon kicked out of FIFA Club World Cup 2025
New Delhi, March 21: Mexican side Club Leon have been kicked out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The decision was made by the FIFA appeal committee due to multi-club ownership rules with a replacement to be announced soon
South Africa announces central contract list for women's cricket team; maiden call-up for Dercksen
Cape Town, March 17: Promising all-rounder and ICC Emerging Women's Player of the Year 2024 Annerie Dercksen has been given a maiden national contract as Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed the Proteas Women's contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, as per the ICC official website.
WPL 2025: UP Warriorz' Saima Thakor setting sights on Women's ODI World Cup glory
New Delhi, March 12: Seam-bowling all-rounder Saima Thakor came into limelight by dismissing Harmanpreet Kaur with a ripper of a delivery in WPL 2024 for UP Warriorz. After that tournament, where she took three wickets in six games, Saima found her way into the India ODI set-up.
Feel blessed: India's Gowtham MK after reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 final
New Delhi, January 19: The Indian men's Kho Kho team has secured a spot in the World Cup 2025 finals after a thrilling 62-42 victory over South Africa at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. The team will face Nepal in the final on Sunday, January 19.
Assure people of India that we will win World Cup: Ashwani Kumar Sharma on India reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 final
New Delhi, January 19: After defeating South Africa to reach the final of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, India coach Ashwani Kumar Sharma assured fans that his team will bring the title home.
Kho Kho WC: Resilient India carve final spot with thrilling win vs South Africa
New Delhi, Jan 18: In a captivating display of skill and resilience, the Indian men's Kho Kho team overcame a strong South African challenge to secure their spot in the World Cup 2025 final with a 62-42 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
Indian men surge past South Africa in thrilling Kho Kho World Cup 2025 semifinal
New Delhi, January 18: In a captivating display of skill and resilience, the Indian men's Kho Kho team overcame a strong South African challenge to secure their spot in the World Cup 2025 final with a 62-42 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
India women's Kho Kho Team coach confident of gold in World Cup
New Delhi, January 17: After securing the semi-final berth at the ongoing Kho Kho 2025 World Cup, Indian women's Kho Kho Team head coach Sumit Bhatia said that they will work to win the gold medal in the prestigious tournament.
Ruthless India storms into Kho Kho World Cup 2025 semi-finals with Bangladesh blowout
New Delhi, January 17: The Indian women's kho kho team secured their semi-final berth at the ongoing 2025 World Cup with a commanding 109-16 victory over Bangladesh at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday.
Ramji Kashyap, V Subramani star as India crushes Sri Lanka to reach Kho Kho WC 2025 semi-finals
New Delhi, January 17: A brilliant performance from the Men's team was led by the likes of Ramji Kashyap, Pratik Waikar and Aditya Ganpule, as Team India scored 58 points in Turn 1 and prevented the Sri Lankans from scoring a single point via Dream Runs, ensuring a strong start to the game at the end of the first turn.
India will win final: Indian Kho Kho men's team coach Ashwani Kumar Sharma
New Delhi, January 17: India continued their impressive run in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, securing a commanding 71-34 victory over Bhutan at the IG Indoor Stadium on Thursday. The win guarantees India's position at the top of Group A and a place in the quarter-finals.
Indian women's team coach Sumit Bhatia happy after win over Malaysia in Kho Kho WC 2025
New Delhi, January 17: Indian women's team head coach Sumit Bhatia on Thursday opened up on their win over Malaysia in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 and said that he is feeling "very happy."
India dominate Bhutan by 37 points, secure quarter-final spot in Kho Kho WC 2025
New Delhi, January 16: India continued their impressive run in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, securing a commanding 71-34 victory over Bhutan at the IG Indoor Stadium on Thursday. The win guarantees India's position at the top of Group A and a place in the quarter-finals.
Unstoppable Indian women storm into quarter-finals with emphatic win over Iran
New Delhi, January 15: Fresh from their historic 175-18 demolition of South Korea, the Indian women's Kho Kho team secured their quarter-final berth with another commanding performance, overwhelming Iran by 84 points at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. 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 on Wednesday night, according to a release from Kho Kho World Cup.
We put up good score: Indian women's Kho Kho team skipper Ingle on win over South Korea
New Delhi, January 15: Indian women's Kho Kho team skipper Priyanka Ingle reflected on the massive win over South Korea in the ongoing Kho Kho World Cup 2025 and said that they put up a really good score on Tuesday.
Kho Kho will compete top sports in future: Indian men's Kho Kho team captain Prateek Waikar
New Delhi, January 15: Following the Indian men's Kho Kho team's second victory in the ongoing Kho Kho World Cup 2025, captain Waikar Waikar said that Kho Kho will compete in top sports in the future.
Team India outclass Brazil, move closer to Kho Kho World Cup 2025 knockouts
New Delhi, January 14: In a thrilling display of strategic prowess, Team India secured a 64-34 victory over Brazil on Tuesday night at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.
Dream come true...: KKFI president Mittal lauds inauguration of Kho Kho World Cup 2025
New Delhi, January 14: India's traditional game Kho Kho is not less than any other sport and will get more popular internationally, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) president Sudhanshu Mittal said on Tuesday.
We will take Kho Kho to 2032 Olympics: KKFI president Sudhanshu Mittal
New Delhi, January 14: After the inauguration of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) president Sudhanshu Mittal on Monday said that they will take the traditional Indian sport to the 2032 Olympics.
This is a success of the sporting world: NRAI Secretary General Sultan Singh on Kho Kho WC 2025
New Delhi, January 14: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) Secretary-General K Sultan Singh on Monday opened up on the ongoing Kho Kho World Cup 2025 and said that it is a success for the sporting world.
It's a wonderful beginning: Indian men's Kho Kho team captain Prateek Waikar on win over Nepal
New Delhi, January 14: After his side's victory over Nepal in the maiden match of the ongoing Kho Kho World Cup 2025, Indian men's Kho Kho team captain Prateek Waikar on Monday said that it was a "wonderful beginning" for them to the tournament.
India beat Nepal in Kho Kho World Cup 2025 opener
New Delhi, January 13: India secured a brilliant start to the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, edging past Nepal with a 42-37 victory at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Monday.
Determined to lead India to victory: Priyanka Ingle gears up for Kho Kho World Cup
New Delhi, January 13: Priyanka Ingle, the captain of the Indian women's Kho Kho team, is brimming with excitement and determination as she gears up to lead her side in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Ingle, who hails from Maharashtra and has an impressive track record in the sport, expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for this historic opportunity.
Priyanka Ingle to lead Indian women's Kho Kho team in inaugural World Cup
New Delhi, January 13: , hailing from Maharashtra, has been named the captain of the Indian women's Kho Kho team for the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. A seasoned player, Ingle has a stellar record in the sport, having won 23 national titles and a gold medal at the 4th Asian Championship in 2023.
Sudhanshu Mittal expresses confidence in Bharat 11 ahead of Kho Kho World Cup
New Delhi, January 13: Sudhanshu Mittal, the President of the Kho Kho Federation of India, expressed his excitement and optimism ahead of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from January 13. Mittal highlighted the preparations and the selection process that led to the formation of the Indian teams.
India gears up for Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in New Delhi
New Delhi, January 13: India has announced its 15-member squads for both the men's and women's tournaments ahead of the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, set to kick off at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, as per Olympics.com.