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| Full name | Odisha Juggernauts |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Juggernauts |
| Short name | OJ |
| Sport | Kho kho |
| Founded | 2022 |
| League | Ultimate Kho Kho |
| Based in | Odisha |
| Division titles | 2 |
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.[1] 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.[2]
Name[edit | edit source]
The Juggernauts are named after Jagannath.[3]
Results[edit | edit source]
| Season | League stage
position |
Furthest
stage reached |
Opponent | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2nd | Final | Telugu Yoddhas | Won 46-45 | [4] |
| 2023-24 | 2nd | Semifinal 1 | Gujarat Giants | Lost 29-27 | [5] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Naveen Patnaik felicitates Odisha Juggernauts for winning Ultimate Kho Kho". The Times of India. 2022-09-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ↑ "ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India once again backs 'Odisha Juggernauts' as the Principal Team Sponsor for the second edition of Ultimate Kho Kho League". Odisha Diary. 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ↑ R, Gopalakrishnan (2022-08-29). ""Women's League in Pipeline": Ultimate Kho Kho CEO Tenzing Niyogi". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2022-09-04). "Ultimate Kho Kho 2022: Telugu Yoddhas emerge runner-up". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ↑ Shirodkar, Neel (2024-01-11). "UKK: Gujarat Giants in final after downing defending champions Odisha Juggernauts". PUNE.NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-13.