Pro Kabaddi League Momentum Powers U Mumba Toward Chess Success
U Mumba is preparing for its third Global Chess League season as the tournament arrives in Mumbai.
U Mumba is preparing for its third Global Chess League season as the tournament arrives in Mumbai. After a strong 2025 highlighted by U Mumba TT winning the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 title and the Pro Kabaddi League team securing consecutive playoff spots, the franchise now aims for chess glory. Led by Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna, upGrad Mumba Masters enter Season 3 as a top contender.
In the year 2025, U Mumba strengthened its identity as one of India’s most dynamic multi-sport franchises by achieving major success across kabaddi, table tennis, and now aiming for chess glory on home turf. The franchise enjoyed a standout season as U Mumba TT claimed the Ultimate Table Tennis Season 6 title, while the Pro Kabaddi League unit secured consecutive playoff qualifications.
Off the field, the organisation expanded its commercial base with 9 major sponsors, including Valvoline, ROFF from Pidilite, and Aditya Birla Capital, along with strong associate partners such as AGL Tiles, Max Protein, Flamingo, Prayag, Sunora, Enerzal, and Golds Gym. The chess wing, upGrad Mumba Masters, enters Season 3 of the Global Chess League with strong momentum after finishing runners up in Season 1 and placing inside the top 6 in Season 2.
Led by Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna, who is performing impressively at the World Cup in Goa, the team features elite global names such as Maxime Vachier Lagrave, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, and Wesley So, along with Indian stars Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli, and young talent Bardiya Daneshvar. Playing in Mumbai for the league’s India debut, the franchise aims to extend its winning run and strengthen its multi-sport presence under the leadership of Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer Ventures.
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