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.
On Sunday, defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will take on Rajasthan Warriors while in the other match, Telugu Yoddhas will take on Mumbai Khiladis
Ultimate Kho Kho garnered prodigious interest among enthusiasts and corporate entities during its inaugural edition. This was largely attributable to the sport's innovative manifestation, replete with an ambitious objective of revivifying and propelling it onto the global stage.
Akshay Bhangre, a 26-year-old defender from Mumbai, will lead the team for the second season. Bhangre has represented Maharashtra in national competitions and has captained the Maharashtra senior team and Indian Kho Kho team, as per a press release from the Gujarat Giants.
Armed with Rs 3.90 crore in the purse, the six franchises will battle it out to secure a formidable lineup from the 275 players available in the pool. The draft promises a fierce battleground, with Maharashtra dominating the forefront with 18 players, that emerged triumphant in the recently