Basketball Federation of India

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Basketball Federation of India
Basketball Federation of India.svg
Sport Basketball
JurisdictionFlag of India.svg  India
AbbreviationBFI
Founded1950;75 years ago (1950)
Affiliation FIBA
Regional affiliation FIBA Asia
Headquarters New Delhi
PresidentAadhav Arjuna
SecretaryKulvinder Singh Gill
Men's coach Scott Flemming
Women's coachBaskar Sappaniambalam
Official website
basketballfederationindia.org
Flag of India.svg

The Basketball Federation of India is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India. The national teams are known as the Indian Cagers. [1] National Star Basketball League is the official 5x5 and 3x3 national league which is set to launch in 2026.

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History

BFI is involved in organizing training camps and national tournaments, and preparing Indian teams for both men's and women's international competitions in various age categories. First national level tournaments were organized in 1934. The India national basketball team became a member of FIBA in 1936. The governing body was formed in 1950. The current president of the BFI is Aadhav Arjuna. [2] Poonam Mahajan was the first female president of BFI. [3]

As of May 2024, thevBFI had a contract with the Captains Professional Basketball League (CPBL) for the management of a professional basketball league. A dispute occurred when the BFI issued a new tender notice. [4] As of June 2024, BFI was embroiled in a legal battle with the Indian National Basketball League (INBL). [5]

National teams

Senior

Youth

Performance record

Age groupMenWomen
Senior
( Men's )
( Women's )		 Gold medal icon.svg 1987 South Asian Games
Gold medal icon.svg 1991 South Asian Games
Gold medal icon.svg 1995 South Asian Games
Gold medal icon.svg 2019 South Asian Games
Silver medal icon.svg 2010 South Asian Games 		Gold medal icon.svg 2019 South Asian Games
Bronze medal icon.svg 2014 Lusofonia Games
U-18
( Men's )
( Women's )		N/A Gold medal icon.svg 2018 Asian Championship (Div B)
U-16
( Men's )
( Women's )		5th – 2022 Asian Championship Gold medal icon.svg 2018 Asian Championship (Div B)

3x3

SelectionMenWomen
Senior
( Men's )
( Women's )		QF – 2013 Asian Championship Gold medal icon.svg 2013 Asian Championship
4th – 2017 Asian Championship

Competitions

LevelMenWomen
Senior InBL Pro U25
INBL 3x3
Federation Cup
National Basketball Championship
3x3 National Basketball Championship
U23 National Basketball Championship		 National Basketball Championship
3x3 National Basketball Championship
INBL 3x3
School and CollegeIndian School Basketball League
Indian College Basketball League
Khelo India University Games

    Recognition

    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. [6] Two players have been bestowed with Dhyan Chand Awards for lifetime achievement. [6]

    See also

    References

    1. ↑ "The Indian Cagers: Know your Indian men's basketball team". 2 October 2015.
    2. ↑ "BFI - Basketball Federation of India" . Retrieved 15 February 2024.
    3. ↑ Poonam Mahajan becomes first women president of Basketball Federation of India
    4. ↑ "Court Restrains Basketball Federation Of India Amid Contract Dispute". BW Businessworld. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
    5. ↑ Keerthivasan, K. (12 June 2024). "Slam dunk or fade away: a pro basketball league at last?". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 October 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
    6. 1 2 "Techolac - Computer Technology News". Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
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