Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal kickstarts the initiative on 19th October, team owners and player names to be finally revealed

Press Release

Zee Talkies

Mumbai, October 18, 2018

Wrestling gets a shot in the arm, with ZEE Talkies innovative franchise-based format of this traditional sport - Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal. The tournament will be held from 2nd to 18th November 2018 at The Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex Stadium known as Balewadi Stadium, Pune with six teams across the state participating in it.

People who love the sport have been excited about this show, and finally, the Big Reveal will be happening on 19th October 2018. The 6 teams representing different cities across Maharashtra will have 12 players each – and the team members and the team owners will be introduced at this event. Over 100+ State, National & International Champs will be a part of Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal.

Mr. Bavesh Janavlekar, the Business Head of Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva channels, said, “With young men having grown up in the wrestling culture in Maharashtra, many have become professional wrestlers that have won accolades for the state and the nation. It is a matter of great pride for us for being instrumental in presenting the wrestling champions of Maharashtra State with a distinct forum of honour through the setting up of the ‘Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal.

We received an excellent response to win the ownership of various teams. Looking forward to introducing the world to a stellar line-up of Wrestling Champs, backed by their team owners who take great pride in them.

We hope that through this initiative, we will bring focus to players who will not only be able to represent the state and country in the upcoming 2020 Olympics in Japan in 2020, but also bring fame and pride to the wrestling fraternity of the country.”

For any further information, please contact:

Harshit Mhatre

harshit.mhatre@zee.esselgroup.com