Nirmala Bhati (born 1999)[1] is an Indian kho kho player from Rajasthan. She plays for the India women's national kho kho team as a Wazir.[2] She was part of the Indian women's team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held at New Delhi in January 2025.

Early life and education

Bhati is from Parewadi village, Kuchaman subdivision, Nagaur district, Rajasthan.[3][4] She is a student of Chandigarh University.[5]

Career

Bhati was part of the Indian women's team that won the first Kho Kho World Cup at New Delhi in January 2025.[6][7] The Indian team defeated South Korea, IR Iran and Malaysia in the group stages, Bangladesh in quarterfinals and South Africa in semifinals. They defeated Nepal 78–40 in the final.[8][9] She was declared as the Best Player of the World Cup.[3] She was felicitated after returning to her village following a successful campaign at the World Cup in Delhi.[4]

Coaching career

Bhati is one of the senior most Indian players in the team after Nasreen Shaikh. She has also taken part in the sports administration and coached the New Zealand team in preparation for the World Cup in Delhi.[10]

References

  1. ^ "From nearly quitting Kho Kho to representing India, the rise of Nirmala Bhati". ANI News. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) - KKFI Official Website". Kho Kho Federation. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  3. ^ a b Bharat, E. T. V. (11 February 2025). "खो-खो चैंपियन निर्मला का भव्य स्वागत, बोलीं- बेटियों को पढ़ाने के साथ खेलने पर भी हो फोकस". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  4. ^ a b https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/nagaur/kuchaman/news/kho-kho-world-cup-winner-nirmala-bhati-reached-her-native-village-134454410.html
  5. ^ https://news.cuchd.in/cus-monica-and-nirmala-bhati-shine-as
  6. ^ IANS (15 January 2025). "Kho Kho World Cup: Indian women make history with 157-point rout of South Korea". The Statesman. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  7. ^ Krishnan, Vivek (9 January 2025). "Waikar to lead Indian men's team in Kho Kho WC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Indian Women create history at Kho Kho World Cup 2025 with commanding victory over rivals Nepal to secure coveted trophy". The Tribune. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  9. ^ "Indian women win first-ever Kho Kho World Cup 2025; PM Modi hails 'historic' victory | Mint". mint. 19 January 2025. Archived from the original on 1 February 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  10. ^ Mehra, Sakshi (12 December 2024). "Kho kho reborn". ThePrint. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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