Key Points
Brazil's Kho Kho team enters first World Cup with four months of preparation
Captain Gabriel confident in team's potential
Inaugural tournament showcases global sport development
Brazil excited to compete against top teams like India
The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup finally kickstarted in New Delhi on Monday with a grand opening ceremony and will be held till January 19. The first match of the tournament saw India play Nepal in men's action. The women's action will kickstart on Tuesday with England taking on Australia. Brazil's men's team will play India on Tuesday.
Speaking to ANI, Captain Gabriel said that the feeling to be in India to represent his country in Kho Kho is amazing.
"If I could put this feeling in words, amazing. I am happy to be chosen as captain, thanks to head coach for that. Brazil is going to be one of the best soon. We are excited to play with India, great country, great players. It is going to be amazing, we could be a surprise," he said.
Speaking to ANI, Laura said, "So glad to be here and representing Brazil at the first-ever Kho Kho World Cup. The opening ceremony was so good and emotional. We are so proud to be here. The hospitality is the best. Everything had something to give us. I feel super welcomed here."
"This sport is new in Brazil. We started four months ago (playing Kho Kho). I learnt all the rules and started the team four months back. We are learning and super excited because we are going to play against India, which has some of the best players in the world," she added.
It is new in Brazil. We started four months ago (playing Kho Kho). I learnt all the rules and started the team four months back. We are learning and super excited because we are going to play against India," she concluded.
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