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The 2023-2024 season of Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) was the second edition of the tournament, which was held from 24 December 2023 to 13 January 2024 in Cuttack, Odisha. There were six teams playing 34 matches. Gujarat Giants beat Chennai Quick Guns 31-26 in the final.
The Odisha Juggernauts (OJ) are a team in Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK). They won the inaugural UKK season by defeating Telugu Yoddhas 46–45 in the final. Odisha Juggernauts' sponsor for the first two seasons has been AM/NS India, which has also partnered with the Odisha government to promote kho-kho in the state.
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The Telugu Yoddhas (TY) are a team in Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK). Pratik Waikar is the captain.
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References
- ↑ Mohamed, Farzan (2023-12-24). "Rajasthan Warriors announce Majahar Jamadar as captain for Ultimate Kho Kho 2023; Akshay Ganpule named as vice-captain". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Warriors take on defending champions Odisha Juggernauts in Ultimate Kho Kho opening match; Mumbai Khiladis face Telugu Yoddhas". The Times of India. 2023-12-23. ISSN 0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ "Reviewing the performances of all teams in the maiden UKK season". Ultimate Kho Kho. 2022. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
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