PUNE: South Asian Games medallist Pratik Waikar star pole diver Pothireddy Sivareddy were among the 143 players who were picked by six franchises for the inaugural Ultimate Kho Kho League slated at Balewadi here from August 14-September 24.
240 players from 28 states and Union Territories were divided into four categories -- A, B, C and D -- according to their performances at International and National levels, a statement from the League said.