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.
Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) is all geared up for its grand second edition, scheduled to kickstart on December 24, 2023, and final on January 13, 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha.
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.
The 26-year-old all-rounder/attacker is one of the most decorated players in the Kho Kho circuit having won gold medals for India including his stellar performance at the Asian Championship earlier this year. Pote's performance in Season 1 has also ensured him a place in the Ultimate Kho Kho