Oneprastha Group's Somesh Mittal & Aditya Goel on Sonipat Stars' KCL Journey

As the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) continues to establish itself as a serious sporting venture in Haryana, the involvement of business leaders like Somesh Mittal and Aditya Goel of Oneprastha Group reflects growing confidence in the league from the region's entrepreneurial community. As owners of Sonipat Stars, Mittal and Goel bring a business background rooted in Sonipat's development landscape to their involvement with the franchise.

A Franchise Rooted in Its Home City

The KCL Season 1 auction on December 28, 2025 saw all eight franchises — including Bhiwani Bulls, Rohtak Royals, Karnal Kings, Gurugram Gurus, Panipat Panthers, Faridabad Fighters, and Hisar Heroes — build their rosters from a pool of 128 selected players within a ₹4 crore purse. For Sonipat Stars, ownership by figures already invested in Sonipat's growth carries a natural resonance, tying the franchise's identity closely to the city it represents once competition began at the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, where Season 1 ran from January 25 to February 7, 2026.

A Vision Built on Community and Growth

Mittal and Goel's professional backgrounds are closely tied to development-focused business ventures in and around Sonipat, giving their involvement with Sonipat Stars a distinct local character. Their approach to the franchise reflects an understanding of what it means to build something meaningful for a specific community, an outlook that aligns naturally with a sports franchise carrying the name of its home city into a growing state-level league.

Belief in the League's Potential

Sonipat Stars' ownership under Oneprastha Group reflects a broader pattern seen across KCL, where entrepreneurs and business groups from across Haryana have chosen to back franchises rooted in their own regions. This kind of localized ownership model gives KCL franchises a genuine connection to their communities, something that can prove valuable as the league looks to grow its following in the years ahead.

A Season That Laid the Groundwork

Sonipat Stars' Season 1 campaign saw the franchise compete through the round-robin phase of the league's debut year, with Rohtak Royals ultimately crowned champions. For an ownership group building its first season in professional kabaddi, the experience provided a foundation to understand the league's competitive landscape and plan for the seasons ahead.

What's Next for Sonipat Stars

With Season 1 complete, attention turns to how Somesh Mittal, Aditya Goel, and Oneprastha Group build on their first year with Sonipat Stars. While no official announcement on KCL Season 2 has been made yet, their continued involvement in Sonipat's business and community landscape suggests a long-term outlook for the franchise. Stay tuned to the KCL website for further updates.