The Finals once again proved to be nail biting finish, wherein results were confirmed only after the end of the match itself. A good crowd at Lalit Kala Bhavan, Kamgar Kalyan Kendra Ground, Lower Parel witnessed cut throat matches played till last minute. The tournament which is recognised by Mumbai kho kho Sanghatana was organised by Shivshankar Utsav Mandal and co-sponsorer by L.I.C. of India.
Om Samarth Vs Saraswati action
Men’s Final was played between Om Samarth Bharat Vyayam Mandir & Saraswati Sports club in which Om Samarth won the championship by 2 points (6-5 & 6-5) i.e. 12-10. From OmSamarth all-rounder player Vilas Karande played for 3 & 2:20 mins resp.; Abhishek Katkar defended for 1:50; 1:40 min and took 3 wickets, Prayag Kangutkar defended for 1:50; 1:20 min and took 1 wicket. From Saraswati Sports club Shrikant Vallakathi defended for 2:10, 2 min. & took 2 wickets, Sushil Dahimbekar defended for 2 min. & took 2 wickets & best attacker Prasad Pathade defended for 1:20; 1:40 min and took 5 wickets and giving a good fight.
Women’s final was a one sided show by Shivneri Sewa Mandal who defeated Shree Samarth Vyayam Mandir convincingly by keeping 7:30 min. left and 1 point i.e. 4-3. From Shivneri’s all-rounder player Darshana Sakpal defended for 5:20; 6:10 mins resp; Akshaya Gawade defended for not out 2:30 & 3 mins & Shivani Gupta took 2 wickets. From Shree Samarth Anushka Prabhu defended for 4:35 mins; Bhakti Dhangade defended for 2 mins & took 3 wickets.