Maharashtra Jr. Boys team gave a flying start to their team winning their first encounter against Nagaland 32- 6 in the National Kho Kho Championship at Bhubaneshwar today morning. For Maharashtra Suraj Johare, Vivek Bramhane and Bhagatsingh Vesave trapped five players each from the opposition team to make this victory easy. Bhagatsingh also helped in the defence when he remained not out 1.50 minutes with his all round play.
Maharashtra Boys in action during their opening match
For Maharashtra, saurabh Ahire remained not out for 2.30 mins. He was supported by Ravi Vesave 1.20 minutes, and Aditya Kudale 1.30 mins in the defence. The Jr. Girls team had a walk over in the first round. Before proceeding for this championship, both the Boys and Girls team players were presented with the Kit bags by Friends and Family members of Ramcghandra Jadhav.