Gazab Ghaziabad, the newest franchise in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), has officially announced actor Tusshar Kapoor as its Co-owner. The franchise, owned by Lakhsya Sharma and Deepak Singh, marks its entry into the league with a respected and recognisable face joining its leadership.
Tusshar’s association stems from his interest in supporting homegrown sports and contributing to Uttar Pradesh’s rapidly evolving kabaddi ecosystem. His involvement brings industry experience and added stability as the team prepares for its debut season.
Speaking about his new role, Tusshar Kapoor said, “I’m excited to join Gazab Ghaziabad as Co-owner. Kabaddi continues to grow as a sport across the country, and I am happy to be a part of it. My best wishes to Sambhav and the entire UPKL team for the upcoming season. Apna Bharat, Apna Khel, Khel Raha Hai Mera Pradesh.”
Welcoming him to the franchise, Team Owners Lakhsya Sharma and Deepak Singh shared, “Tusshar joins us at a moment when we are shaping the foundations of Gazab Ghaziabad. As a new team, we are still defining our identity, and having someone with his clarity and grounded approach helps us move in the direction we envision. His involvement offers the players and our support staff a steady presence as we begin building the team from the ground up.”
At the league level, the leadership of SJ Uplift Kabaddi emphasised the significance of such partnerships. Aishwarya Gautam, CEO, SJ Uplift Kabaddi, noted, “At the league level, we see ownership participation as an important part of UPKL’s long-term structure. Tusshar joining Gazab Ghaziabad reflects a growing interest from individuals who want to contribute to the sport in a meaningful, steady way. Each such association helps strengthen the ecosystem we’re building across the franchises.”
Adding to this, Simran Malik, COO, SJ Uplift Kabaddi, said, “Every new franchise has its own learning curve, and the right people involved make that progression smoother. Tusshar stepping in gives Gazab Ghaziabad an additional layer of support as they work through the early operational rhythm that comes with entering a league for the first time.”
UPKL, owned by SJ Uplift Kabaddi, has positioned itself as one of India’s strongest state-level kabaddi leagues. Season 2 will be hosted at the Noida Indoor Stadium, backed by a multi-year broadcast partnership with ZEE Sports. The league is set to begin on December 24, 2025.
