Businessman Puneet Balan and rapper Badshah buy Mumbai team in Ultimate Kho Kho

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OI-OneIndia Staff

A new hue of Bollywood has been added to Ultimate Kho Kho, with popular singer Badshah joining the league as co-owner of the Mumbai franchise along with renowned filmmaker, developer and sports enthusiast, Puneet Balan. The Mumbai-based team completes the line-up with the inaugural edition of Ultimate Kho-Kho which begins later this year.

Impressed by the game’s pace and elegant style as well as the nostalgic value of the game, Badshah believes Ultimate Kho-Kho has immense potential. They aim to inspire and produce superstars in this indigenous sport through this association.

Excited about his first game, Badshah said, “My mother used to play Kho-Kho during her college days and this grassroots game is very close to my heart. This nostalgia and personal connection made me want to play Ultimate Kho-Kho. Inspired to be a part.” take risks.

“It is very important to take the right approach if you want to develop something. I have been involved in the development of games through leagues in the past and now with Ultimate Kho-Kho, I am playing a role in Kho-Kho’s success journey. I want to play.” Balan, co-owner of the Mumbai franchise, said.

“It’s an adrenaline packed, fast paced indoor sport with extremely agile players sky-diving in the air. In general, Mumbai’s culture is fast and efficient and that’s what we want this team to be. Nurturing my vision The best players from this league, and we want to ensure the best environment, infrastructure, training and nutrition for the players.”

A young and dynamic entrepreneur, Balan is one of the few new age sports investors. Besides heading the Balan Group-A company that is valued at Rs 3,500 crore, he also owns and actively owns teams in various sports leagues such as badminton, tennis, table tennis and handball leagues apart from investing in sports employment start-ups. Support from different players. ,

With this development, Ultimate Kho Kho is taking big steps towards its mission of revolutionizing the home game. The league had earlier added reputed corporate names to its roster including the Government of Odisha in association with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Adani Group, GMR Group, Capri Global and KLO Sports.