New Delhi, December 13, 2023: Hosts and defending champions Odisha Juggernauts will take on Rajasthan Warriors in the lung opener of the Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2 which will kick off at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha, from Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Meanwhile, runners-up in the inaugural season, Telugu Yoddhas aim to go one step further as they face Mumbai Khiladis in their Season 2 opener in the second match of the day. Both teams will clash twice during the 30-match league stage, scheduled to be played between December 24 and January 09, 2024.
Promoted by Amit Burman in collaboration with the Kho Kho Federation of India, Season 2 of Ultimate Kho Kho will witness high-octane matches and thrilling action especially after its successful inaugural season. The league has recently become the first Indian sports league to secure Series A funding from UK-based BNP Group.
The six-team tournament comprises Chennai Quick Guns (owned by KLO Sports), Gujarat Giants (Adani Sportsline), Mumbai Khiladis (Janhavi Dhariwal Balan, Punit Balan and Badshah), Odisha Juggernauts (Government of Odisha), Rajasthan Warriors (Capri Global Group) and Telugu Yoddhas (GMR Sports) will play on a basis of double round robin in the league stage. Top-4 teams will qualify for the semi-finals to be played on January 11, 2024. The final will be played on January 13, 2024.
We’re thrilled to kick off Season 2 of Ultimate Kho Kho, building on the incredible momentum of the inaugural season. With high-octane matches, exciting new talent, and a growing fanbase, we’re committed to making this season even bigger and better. This league is more than just a competition; it’s a platform to showcase the power and agility of Kho Kho, inspire the next generation of athletes, and contribute to the development of a vibrant sports ecosystem in India,” commented Vishal Sharma, League Director and COO of Ultimate Kho Kho.
UKK Season 2 fixture
- Odisha Juggernauts VS Rajasthan Warriors – Sun, 24th Dec
- Telugu Yoddhas VS Mumbai Khaalis – Sun, 24th Dec
- Rajasthan Warriors VS Gujarat Giants – Mon, 25th Dec
- Chennai Quick Guns VS Telugu Yoddhas – Mon, 25th Dec
- Gujarat Giants VS Mumbai Khaalis – Tue, 26th Dec
- Odisha Juggernauts VS Chennai Quick Guns – Tue, 26th Dec
- Telugu Yoddhas VS Rajasthan Warriors – Wed, 27th Dec
- Mumbai Khaalis VS Odisha Juggernauts – Wed, 27th Dec
- Rajasthan Warriors VS Chennai Quick Guns – Fri, 29th Dec
- Gujarat Giants VS Telugu Yoddhas – Fri, 29th Dec
- Chennai Quick Guns VS Mumbai Khaalis – Sat, 30th Dec
- Odisha Juggernauts VS Gujarat Giants – Sat, 30th Dec
- Telugu Yoddhas VS Odisha Juggernauts – Sun, 31st Dec
- Rajasthan Warriors VS Mumbai Khaalis – Sun, 31st Dec
- Gujarat Giants VS Chennai Quick Guns – Mon, 1st Jan
- Rajasthan Warriors VS Telugu Yoddhas – Mon, 1st Jan
- Chennai Quick Guns VS Odisha Juggernauts – Tue, 2nd Jan
- Mumbai Khaalis VS Gujarat Giants – Tue, 2nd Jan
- Mumbai Khaalis VS Telugu Yoddhas – Wed, 3rd Jan
- Rajasthan Warriors VS Odisha Juggernauts – Wed, 3rd Jan
- Telugu Yoddhas VS Chennai Quick Guns – Fri, 5th Jan
- Gujarat Giants VS Rajasthan Warriors – Fri, 5th Jan
- Gujarat Giants VS Odisha Juggernauts – Sat, 6th Jan
- Mumbai Khaalis VS Chennai Quick Guns – Sat, 6th Jan
- Mumbai Khaalis VS Rajasthan Warriors – Sun, 7th Jan
- Odisha Juggernauts VS Telugu Yoddhas – Sun, 7th Jan
- Telugu Yoddhas VS Gujarat Giants – Mon, 8th Jan
- Chennai Quick Guns VS Rajasthan Warriors – Mon, 8th Jan
- Odisha Juggernauts VS Mumbai Khaalis – Tue, 9th Jan
- Chennai Quick Guns VS Gujarat Giants – Tue, 9th Jan
Semi-Final and Finals schedule:
- Thu 11th Jan: Semi Final 1 (Rank 2nd VS Rank 3rd)
- Thu 11th Jan: Semi Final 2 (Rank 1st VS Rank 4th)
- Sat 13th Jan: 3rd Place (SF 1 Loser VS SF 2 Loser)
- Sat 13th Jan: Final (SF Winner 1 VS SF Winner 2)
The UKK is to be live from 24th December to 13th January, 7 PM onwards, with live and exclusive streaming on Sony Sports Network.
