Gujarat notched up 69 points while Mumbai managed to get 44 points in the match as India's homegrown sport witnessed a historic revamped debut from mud to mat in the packed stadium.
The first edition of the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is all set to begin on August 14 at the Balewadi Stadium, Pune. A total of six teams will compete in the tournament.
The players have undergone the transformation of being part of the professional sports league set-up and preparing to bring Kho-Kho's revamped image under the observations of the franchise and coaches with the best training facilities, high-quality fitness and interesting team bonding sessio
All the six franchises Chennai Quick Guns, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Khiladis, Odisha Juggernauts, Rajasthan Warriors, and Telugu Yoddhas are ready to hit the mat and showcase Kho-Kho in a never seen before modern avatar.
The Eliminator and Qualifier 1 will be played on September 2, while Qualifier 2 will take place on September 3 and the final is scheduled for September 4
The Mumbai franchise, co-owned by Punit Balan, Rapper Badshah and Jhanvi Dhariwal Balan picked a well-balanced side and are raring to go in the first season of the competition.
A total of 240 registered players, from 28 states and union territories were part of the draft process. They were divided into four categories, A, B, C and D, according to their performances in international matches, the recent National Championships and evaluation conducted by the league.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): In an exhibition match held on Thursday at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune, Ultimate Kho Kho provided franchisees with a glimpse into what lies ahead for indigenous sport Kho-Kho as it prepares for a major transformation.