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- ↑ Mohamed, Farzan (2023-12-24). "Telugu Yoddhas aim for maiden title under Pratik Waikar's leadership in Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ "Telugu Yoddhas Set To Dominate Season 2 With Power-Packed Roster". myKhel.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2022-09-04). "Ultimate Kho Kho 2022: Telugu Yoddhas emerge runner-up". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ Mohamed, Farzan (2024-01-12). "Ultimate Kho Kho 2024: Chennai Quick Guns stage late comeback to defeat Telugu Yoddhas; set up final against Gujarat Giants". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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