The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India. It is responsible for the development and promotion of the sports authority of India at all levels. BFI manages all the national-level basketball operations in India and sports authority of India is also undertaking basketball federation of India. It is involved in organizing training camps and national tournaments, and in preparing Indian teams for both men's and women's international competitions in various age categories. The national team of India is also known as the Young Cagers.[1]
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Jurisdiction | India |
| Abbreviation | BFI |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Affiliation | FIBA |
| Regional affiliation | FIBA Asia |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| President | Aadhav Arjuna |
| Vice president(s) | Ajay Ssud, Donald Steven Wahlang, Dr. Lalrinawma Hnamte, Manohara Kumar, Norman Isaac, Fr. Ralin De Souza, Seema Sharma |
| Secretary | Kulvinder Singh Gill |
| Men's coach | Veselin Matić |
| Women's coach | Zoran Višić |
| Official website | |
| basketballfederationindia | |
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History edit
First national level tournaments were organized in India in 1934. The India national basketball team became a member of FIBA in 1936. The governing body, BFI, was formed in 1950. The current president of BFI is Aadhav Arjuna.[1] Poonam Mahajan was the first female president of BFI.[2]
National teams edit
| Age group | Men | Women |
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| Senior (Men's) (Women's) |
 1987 South Asian Games 1991 South Asian Games 1995 South Asian Games 2019 South Asian Games 2010 South Asian Games
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2019 South Asian Games 2014 Lusofonia Games
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| U-18 (Men's) (Women's) |
N/A | 2018 Asian Championship (Div B)
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| U-16 (Men's) (Women's) |
5th – 2022 Asian Championship | 2018 Asian Championship (Div B)
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3x3 edit
| Selection | Men | Women |
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| Senior (Men's) (Women's) |
QF – 2013 Asian Championship | 2013 Asian Championship 4th – 2017 Asian Championship |
Leagues edit
| Level | Men | Women |
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| Professional | Elite Pro Basketball League (EPBL)[a] Indian National Basketball League (INBL) (developmental) National Basketball Championship Federation Cup |
Elite Women's Pro Basketball League National Basketball Championship |
| School/College | Indian School Basketball League (ISBL) Indian College Basketball League (ICBL) Khelo India University Games | |
- ^ Formally the UBA Pro Basketball League
3x3 edit
| Level | Men | Women |
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| Professional | 3x3 Pro Basketball League (3BL) Indian National Basketball League (INBL) (developmental) |
3BL |
Recognition edit
The Indian basketball players have also won several trophies for their country. There are 17 Indian basketball players who have been honored by the Government of India through the Arjuna Award.[3] Two players have been bestowed with Dhyan Chand Awards for lifetime achievement.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "BFI - Basketball Federation of India". Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Poonam Mahajan becomes first women president of Basketball Federation of India
- ^ a b "Techolac - Computer Technology News". Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
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