Former basketball player and Basketball Federation of India A-Panel referee John Samuel Sukumar Peters passed away in Hyderabad. The son of late GM Sampath Kumar, Peters' demise prompted the Hyderabad District Basketball Association to express shock and convey condolences to his family
Norman Isaac of Hyderabad has been appointed Event Director for the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled in Ahmedabad from August 13–23. Sixteen national teams from Asia and Oceania will compete, with the top four advancing to the FIBA U19 World Cup.
Telangana got off to a strong start, trouncing Assam 65-10 in the girls' event of the 49th Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship for Boys and Girls, being conducted by the Telangana Basketball Association under the auspices of the Basketball Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana State in Hyderabad on Monday.
