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The One8 Global Premiere turned into a high-energy celebration of music, fashion and entrepreneurship as thousands gathered at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on Sunday, June 21. Headlined by Punjabi music star Karan Aujla and One8 co-founder Virat Kohli, the event marked an important step for the sportswear and athleisure brand as it looks to expand its presence in global markets.
The evening combined live entertainment with the unveiling of One8's next phase of growth in partnership with Agilitas, the Bengaluru-based sportswear company.
Karan Aujla sets the stage ablaze
One of the biggest highlights of the evening wasKaran Aujla's electrifying performance. The singer delivered a series of fan-favourite tracks, including Winning Speech, Wavy and MF Gabhru, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
The atmosphere reached another level when Aujla invited Virat Kohli onto the stage during a performance of Winning Speech. The One8 co-founder joined in the festivities, grooving to the beats and enjoying the high-energy evening. The crowd erupted as the duo shared the spotlight, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
Kohli opens up about his connection with Aujla's music
During an on-stage conversation, Kohli spoke about his admiration for Aujla's music and revealed that Winning Speech holds special meaning for him. According to Kohli, the song resonates with his personal journey and reflects many of the challenges he has faced over the years.
"You write songs from the heart. The one I resonate with most is 'Winning Speech' because it probably captures the journey you've gone through. I can see similarities with my own journey as well. I lost my dad when I was pretty young too, so that song is quite special for me. I've often listened to it before going out to play matches," he said.
A homegrown brand with global ambitions
Beyond the entertainment, the event also served as a platform to showcase One8's long-term vision. Kohli described the brand as a project in which he has been deeply involved. The brand's philosophy, captured through the tagline ‘Never Done’, reflects a mindset centred on continuous improvement and pushing boundaries.
The company plans to expand One8's presence in international markets through its partnership with Agilitas.
He said the brand reflects his own mindset and approach. "I almost crave situations where people feel like the game is gone, and then it's about how you manage to pull it back. That's how I've looked at situations from a very young age. I've never stopped believing, right until the very end, that the game isn't lost. You are never really done until you lose the game."
Delhi launch holds special significance
Addressing the audience, Kohli spoke about the emotional significance of unveiling the brand in Delhi, the city where he was born and where his sporting journey began.
"Delhi is the place where everything started for me. I was born in Delhi, my cricket journey started in Delhi, and Delhi will always remain a part of me. So, to be able to launch One8 in Delhi after so many years, a vision, a dream to come true like this, being the co-founder, is something that I always dreamt of. I was not sure it was going to turn into reality, but it's the love of all of you fans over so many years that's got us to this moment," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta was also among the prominent personalities present at the event.
The Agilitas-One8 partnership
One8 is Virat Kohli's lifestyle and sportswear brand, inspired by his iconic jersey number 18. The brand is now being scaled under Agilitas Sports, a company founded by former MD of Puma India and South-East Asia. Earlier, Kohli sold the sports-athleisure brand to Agilitas Sports while investing ₹40 crore to acquire a minority stake in the company.
Founded in 2023, Agilitas has rapidly expanded its footprint in the sportswear sector. The company strengthened its manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of sports shoe manufacturer Mochiko and has attracted backing from investors such as Nexus Venture Partners.
The evening combined live entertainment with the unveiling of One8's next phase of growth in partnership with Agilitas, the Bengaluru-based sportswear company.
Karan Aujla sets the stage ablaze
One of the biggest highlights of the evening wasKaran Aujla's electrifying performance. The singer delivered a series of fan-favourite tracks, including Winning Speech, Wavy and MF Gabhru, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
The atmosphere reached another level when Aujla invited Virat Kohli onto the stage during a performance of Winning Speech. The One8 co-founder joined in the festivities, grooving to the beats and enjoying the high-energy evening. The crowd erupted as the duo shared the spotlight, creating one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
Kohli opens up about his connection with Aujla's music
During an on-stage conversation, Kohli spoke about his admiration for Aujla's music and revealed that Winning Speech holds special meaning for him. According to Kohli, the song resonates with his personal journey and reflects many of the challenges he has faced over the years.
"You write songs from the heart. The one I resonate with most is 'Winning Speech' because it probably captures the journey you've gone through. I can see similarities with my own journey as well. I lost my dad when I was pretty young too, so that song is quite special for me. I've often listened to it before going out to play matches," he said.
A homegrown brand with global ambitions
Beyond the entertainment, the event also served as a platform to showcase One8's long-term vision. Kohli described the brand as a project in which he has been deeply involved. The brand's philosophy, captured through the tagline ‘Never Done’, reflects a mindset centred on continuous improvement and pushing boundaries.
The company plans to expand One8's presence in international markets through its partnership with Agilitas.
He said the brand reflects his own mindset and approach. "I almost crave situations where people feel like the game is gone, and then it's about how you manage to pull it back. That's how I've looked at situations from a very young age. I've never stopped believing, right until the very end, that the game isn't lost. You are never really done until you lose the game."
Delhi launch holds special significance
Addressing the audience, Kohli spoke about the emotional significance of unveiling the brand in Delhi, the city where he was born and where his sporting journey began.
"Delhi is the place where everything started for me. I was born in Delhi, my cricket journey started in Delhi, and Delhi will always remain a part of me. So, to be able to launch One8 in Delhi after so many years, a vision, a dream to come true like this, being the co-founder, is something that I always dreamt of. I was not sure it was going to turn into reality, but it's the love of all of you fans over so many years that's got us to this moment," he was quoted as saying by ANI.
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta was also among the prominent personalities present at the event.
The Agilitas-One8 partnership
One8 is Virat Kohli's lifestyle and sportswear brand, inspired by his iconic jersey number 18. The brand is now being scaled under Agilitas Sports, a company founded by former MD of Puma India and South-East Asia. Earlier, Kohli sold the sports-athleisure brand to Agilitas Sports while investing ₹40 crore to acquire a minority stake in the company.
Today
marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter straight from my heart. A new journey begins for one8 and Agilitas, driven by purpose and ambition. Taking one8 home to Agilitas. pic.twitter.com/mZDoKitq2c
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) December 8, 2025
Founded in 2023, Agilitas has rapidly expanded its footprint in the sportswear sector. The company strengthened its manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of sports shoe manufacturer Mochiko and has attracted backing from investors such as Nexus Venture Partners.
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