The Basketball Federation of India has signed a three-year partnership with Basketball Australia to strengthen coaching, player development, sports governance and international exposure. The agreement covers referee training, friendly matches, junior player exchanges, sports science, athlete welfare and engagement
Karnataka women and Uttar Pradesh men entered the finals of the 41st Youth National Basketball Championship in Pune after thrilling semi-final victories. Karnataka overcame Kerala 55-51, while Uttar Pradesh edged Tamil Nadu 83-81 following a fourth-quarter comeback
Karnataka and Maharashtra advanced in the girls' section, while Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu progressed in the boys' quarter-finals at the Youth National Basketball Championship in Pune. The remaining quarter-final results will determine the semi-final opponents
Pune will host the 41st Youth National Basketball Championship from October 27, with 28 boys’ teams and 26 girls’ teams competing over eight days. Telangana’s boys and girls will aim to improve on their sixth- and seventh-place finishes, respectively, in the previous edition
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.
