(Sports news) Capri Global and KLO Sports became franchise owners of Rajasthan and Chennai teams in the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho Kho. The KLO Sports-owned team will be known as Chennai Quick Guns while Capri Global’s Rajasthan-based franchise is yet to be named. The league had earlier announced that corporate giants Adani Group and GMR Group are owners of Gujarat and Telangana franchises. 

“We are thrilled to welcome KLO Sports and Capri Global to the league’s roster which already has eminent corporate names. With this league, we are committed to bringing in a modern-day professional structure in India that not only will take Kho Kho to the next level, but also create a spectacle for the fans,” said Ultimate Kho Kho CEO Mr. Tenzing Niyogi. 

“Our goal is to help Kho Kho become a mainstream sport in India. We believe that the franchise has huge potential, and it can bring a rather forgotten sport back into every household. Apart from investing in the grassroots, KLO sports will also invest heavily in building a platform that will engage with fans and will become a role model for all sports franchises,” said Mr. Sanjay Jupudi Co-Owner, KLO Sports and founder of Qentelli.

Speaking about their association with Ultimate Kho Kho, Mr Rajesh Sharma, Managing Director of Capri Global said, "We want to be part of the overall sports eco-system that promotes homegrown sports and plays the role of an enabler in India's journey to become a leading sporting nation."

"Kho Kho is one of the most accessible sports in the country and is played by a large population at every skill level. Our goal amongst others is to facilitate training at the grassroots level. We are excited to associate with Ultimate Kho Kho from the very beginning. Personally, I am very passionate about sports and truly believe that India has humongous talent, they just need to be nurtured efficiently.” Mr. Sharma added.

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