Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Basketball Federation of India firming up grassroots structure to grow sport in the country: Aadhav Arjuna

The Hindu  

Aadhav Arjuna, president of the Basketball Federation of India is slowly and steadily putting in place the grassroots system required to make the sport a truly professional one. Speaking to the media after BFI’s AGM here on Saturday, the 42-year-old said, “Our ambition is to ensure India takes part in 3x3 format at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and be a top three team in Asia in four years and is keen to make India part of the top three in Asia in 5x5 format and compete in the Olympics in eight years.” The professional league, which has been the talking point in basketball circles for a decade or so, will likely kickstart in six to eight months. Once the organising partner is finalised, the league will begin in six to eight months’ time,” said Aadhav. We also have Arnika Gujar Patil, a FIBA Instructor, and former India star Ramkumar in TRW,” he said.

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How can corporate collaborations transform grassroots sports in India?

India Today  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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National State Basketball League to have 3x3 and 5x5 formats with prize pool of over 200 crore rupees
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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First-ever national 3x3 basketball championship to be held in Chennai from September 22
1 year, 6 months ago

First-ever national 3x3 basketball championship to be held in Chennai from September 22

The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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BFI set to launch Indian National Basketball League
3 years, 4 months ago

BFI set to launch Indian National Basketball League

The Hindu  

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5 years, 5 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Basketball Federation of India plans big time women’s league
5 years, 10 months ago

Basketball Federation of India plans big time women’s league

The Hindu  

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6 years, 8 months ago

NBA: India is taking the right steps in development of basketball, says senior league official Kim Bohuny

Firstpost  

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6 years, 9 months ago

NBA star Corey Brewer sees bright future for basketball in India with improved skills among youth

Firstpost  

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6 years, 11 months ago

Amjyot to feature in 3x3 Pro Basketball League

The Hindu  

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7 years, 1 month ago

NBA spreading its roots in India

Deccan Chronicle  

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NBA to bring preseason game to India soon
7 years, 1 month ago

NBA to bring preseason game to India soon

Live Mint  

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NBA to launch an elite basketball training centre in New Delhi in April
8 years, 4 months ago

NBA to launch an elite basketball training centre in New Delhi in April

Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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NBA announces four-city basketball festival to spread game in India

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