Bhubaneswar, December 23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday unveiled the first tickets for the upcoming Ultimate Kho Kho League Season 2, which will begin on December 24 at the JN Indoor Stadium in Cuttack. The host and defending champions, Odisha Juggernauts will face Rajasthan Warriors in the opening match.
Emphasizing on the importance of promoting the traditional Indian game of Kho Kho, Naveen Patnaik said, “It is important for us to promote the traditional Indian game of Kho Kho, and the Ultimate Kho Kho League is an opportunity for the public to enjoy the thrill of this unique game. provides opportunities. I wish the team the best and memorable experience in Odisha.”
Happy to receive the first ticket for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 which will begin from December 24 at the JN Indoor Stadium, #Cuttack. We are committed to promote traditional game like #KhoKho and #UltimateKhoKho League provides an opportunity for the masses to enjoy the thrill of… pic.twitter.com/jYuUkfhVb4
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 22, 2023
The second season of the Ultimate Kho Kho League will feature 145 top players from India, including 33 young talents aged between 16 to 18 years. The participating franchises, defending champions Odisha Juggernauts, as well as Chennai Quick Guns, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Khiladi, Rajasthan Warriors, and Telugu Yoddhas, will compete for the coveted crown in the upcoming season.
Tenzing Niyogi, CEO and League Commissioner of Ultimate Kho Kho expressed his gratitude for the support, saying, “It is a privilege to meet Naveen Patnaik, and we are delighted to present him the first ticket to the second edition of Ultimate Kho Kho. Odisha has emerged as a vibrant hub of sports in India, proudly hosting many prestigious events in recent years. His vision has laid the foundation of a sporting legacy that continues to inspire and fascinate us. As we look forward to the Ultimate Let’s start the second chapter of Kho, the excitement is very high, especially as we are hosting this edition in Odisha.”