After Telugu Yoddhas, managed to add 21 points in the third turn to take a 41-27 lead, Sachin Bhargo provided two crucial points for his side and also kept Odisha Juggernauts at bay for 2.44 minutes.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 4 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday interacted with the coach and the players of the Odisha Juggernauts, the state-owned team in the ongoing Ultimate Kho Kho league.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): Telugu Yoddhas and Gujarat Giants finished the league stage on a winning note in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mahalunge, Pune, Maharashtra on Wednesday.
Extending his brilliant performance in the league, Ramji Kashyap scored massive 20 points with six dismissals as Chennai Quick Guns finished the thrilling match with a 53-51 score. Madan also contributed with 11 points for the winning side.
The Telugu Yoddhas, who are on nine points and are placed second in the league standings, while the Mumbai Khiladis with a solitary victory and are in fifth with three points.
Telugu Yoddhas after winning their first two encounters with complete dominance lost narrowly in a nail biting finish to Chennai Quick Guns in their last encounter on August 17. Telugu Yoddhas with six points to their kitty are currently placed second on the league standings.
Gujarat Giants beat Mumbai Khiladis by 25 points in the league opener. Telugu Yoddhas notched up a thrilling 10-point win over Chennai Quick Guns in the second match of the opening day.
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 sessions.