Report: Bhavnagar, Gujarat to host Senior National Basketball Championship in January 2025

By Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has covered almost every Olympic sport, but Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field have his heart.

Published at :August 17, 2024 at 12:16 PM

Modified at :August 17, 2024 at 12:16 PM

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Kolkata and Maharashtra have been announced as the hosts for the Youth (U16) and Sub-Junior (U13) Championships.

Following the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 8 in Chennai, several crucial decisions were made regarding the upcoming 2024-25 season.

As per Ekalavyas, the body decided on several key issues including venues, the domestic league and more..

Venue Announcements

According to reports, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, will host the Senior National Basketball Championship in January 2025.

Kolkata and Maharashtra have been announced as the hosts for the Youth (U16) and Sub-Junior (U13) Championships respectively, to be held later this year.

The exact dates for these events are yet to be announced.

National Basketball League

According to a report from the Times of India, the open bidding for the National Basketball League tender rights will take place on June 25. This announcement comes despite a stay on the opening of bids, secured via a Karnataka civil court order

Player Remuneration

According to The Hindu, BFI President Aadhav Arjuna has expressed the possibility of implementing a fixed remuneration structure for all players who are part of the national team camps by the end of the year.

New Coach for 3×3 Teams

Highlighting the rise of 3×3 as a distinct format, it is reported that BFI will appoint a separate coach for India’s 3×3 teams. The coach is said to be from Serbia and the appointment is likely to be confirmed within a month.

Potential Partnership

According to reports, following BFI’s partnership with Manipal University earlier this year, it is likely that Corvuss American Academy, an international boarding school for student-athletes located in Karjat, near Mumbai, founded by former international basketball player Kunal Maria, will be on-boarded as the federation’s next ‘National Basketball Academy.’

Merchandise Partner

At the AGM, Vector X was officially on-boarded as BFI’s merchandise partner.

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Ajay Gandhar

Ajay Gandhar has been part of Khel Now since 2023 and has expertise across a wide range of Olympic sports. While his coverage spans the Olympic spectrum, he is passionate about Badminton, Tennis, Football, and Track and Field. Beyond his primary focus areas, Ajay is also an avid kabaddi enthusiast and closely follows the sport.