Agilitas launches Kohli-backed One8 in Delhi, targeting global sportswear contender status

Agilitas unveiled One8, a Virat Kohli-backed sports-fashion label, at Delhi's Yashobhoomi Convention Centre on June 21. The launch drew 5,000 early adopters — dubbed the Founding 5000 — as the homegrown brand blends sport, music and culture in its bid to scale globally.

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Agilitas launched One8, a Virat Kohli-backed sports-fashion brand, at Delhi's Yashobhoomi Convention Centre on June 21, targeting a homegrown global sportswear contender by blending sport, music and culture, with 5,000 early adopters dubbed the Founding 5000.

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Marks Agilitas's most visible consumer push since assembling its athleisure portfolio, leveraging Kohli's celebrity equity to stake a claim against Nike, Adidas and Puma in India's sportswear market.

Retail-brand activity steady at 1,816 signals over the last 90 days.

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