A decade and a half of relentless struggles, triumphs, and turbulent moments flashed through the memory of Gowtham MK, the dedicated Kho Kho athlete, as he stood proudly receiving the prestigious Kreeda Ratna Award from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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.
Akshay Masal contributed to the Odisha Juggernauts' win by scoring 8 points, while Rohan Shingade, Avinash Desai, and Gowtham MK stayed on the mat for more than 4 minutes to take their team to the opening win of the season.