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Mehul Taak

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Mehul Taak (born 2002) is an Indian kho kho player from New Delhi. He plays for the India men's national kho kho team as an allrounder.[1] He was part of the Indian men’s team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held at New Delhi in January 2025.

Early life

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Taak is from Palam, South West Delhi district. He did his schooling at GBSS School, Raj Nagar, Palam, Delhi and later went to a college affiliated with University of Delhi.[2][3]

Career

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In January 2025, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup at New Delhi.[4] The Indian team were placed in Group A and defeated Nepal, Brazil, Peru and Bhutan in the group stages. In the quarterfinals, India defeated Sri Lanka and beat South Africa 62-42 in the semifinals, where Gowtham played well.[5][6] In the finals, India defeated Nepal 54-36 to lift their maiden World Cup.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Krishnan, Vivek (9 January 2025). "Waikar to lead Indian men's team in Kho Kho WC". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  2. ^ "India edge closer to Kho Kho World Cup knockouts after outclassing Brazil". India Today. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Double delight: India men and women's teams clinch Kho Kho World Cup crowns". India Today. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  4. ^ "India Women's Captain Priyanka Ingle Gears Up For Kho Kho World Cup | Other Sports News". NDTVSports.com. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  5. ^ ""Feel blessed": India's Gowtham MK after reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 final". ANI News. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  6. ^ "'Feel Blessed': India's Gowtham MK & Sachin Bhargo Expressed There Feelings After Reaching Kho Kho World Cup 2025 Final". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  7. ^ "Kho Kho World Cup: Indian men's team crowned champion". The Times of India. 20 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
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