Kabaddi is a contact team sport played between two teams of seven players. It is one of the traditional games of South Asia. The goal of the game is for a single offensive player, called the "raider," to enter the opposing team's half of the court, tag as many players as possible, and return to their own side within 30 seconds, all while avoiding being tackled by the defenders. Points are scored for each player tagged by the raider, while the opposing team earns a point for stopping the raider. Players are taken out of the game if they are touched or tackled, but return to the game after each point scored by their team from a tag or tackle.
The New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) is a men's professional basketball league in New Zealand.
3x3 International Pro Basketball League is a men's and women's professional 3x3 basketball league founded in India. Founded in 2017, the competition currently consists of 12 teams in men's and 6 in women's league.
The India men's national basketball team represents India in international men's basketball. It is controlled by the Basketball Federation of India.
The Basketball Federation of India is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India. The national team of India is known as the Indian Cagers.
In India, basketball is a popular sport with a multiple club league system, as well as state and national teams. Indian basketball made significant improvements, most notably in 2015, making them one of the top emerging continental teams.
Vishesh Bhriguvanshi is an Indian professional basketball player who is the captain of the Indian National Basketball Team, and most recently, a player with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League (NBL). Bhriguvanshi was awarded the Arjuna Award by the government of India for the year 2020.
Bengaluru Football Club ( ) is an Indian professional football club based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The club competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top flight of Indian football. The club was established on 20 July 2013, and began its first competitive season in the I-League on 22 September the same year. Since its inception, the club has won two I-League titles including one in its debut season, two Federation Cup titles, one Indian Super League title, and a Super Cup championship making it fourth-most successful club in Indian football.
The Indian Super League (ISL) is the men's highest level of the Indian football league system. Administered by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its commercial partner Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), the league is currently contested by 13 clubs.
Pro Kabaddi League, also known as PKL, is an Indian professional Kabaddi league for men. It premiered in 2014 and airs on Star Sports. It is the most popular kabaddi league in the world and the second most watched sports league in India after the Indian Premier League. Haryana Steelers are the current champions.
Amjyot Singh Gill is an Indian professional basketball player. He has previously played for the Tokyo Excellence of the National Basketball Development League (NBDL) and the Delhi Capitals of the UBA Pro Basketball League. He and Amritpal Singh became the first Indian male to sign a professional basketball contract abroad.
Samuel Timmins is a New Zealand professional basketball player for Tryhoop Okayama of the B.League. He is also contracted with the Southland Sharks of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played college basketball for the Washington Huskies. In 2022, he helped the Otago Nuggets win the NZNBL championship.
Nivia Sports Nivia Sports, founded in 1934 in Sialkot, is an Indian sports equipment company now headquartered in Jalandhar, Punjab. It manufactures sports gear, accessories, athletic wear, and footwear and serves as the official ball partner for leagues like ISL and FIBA-certified events. The brand name, a blend of founder Nihal Chand Kharabanda and his son Vijay’s names, reflects its legacy. In 2024, Nivia signed a five-year MoU with Arunachal Pradesh Football Association to provide sportswear and footballs.
The United Basketball Alliance (UBA) was the first men’s professional basketball league in India, comprising eight teams. The UBA was headquartered in Pune and had a city team, Pune Peshwas. The first UBA match was played on 17 July 2015 at Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad between Bengaluru Beast and Pune Peshwas. The match was won by Pune Peshwas as they pulled out an 88-81 win. This marked the first time a professional basketball league tipped off in India.
The UBA Pro Basketball League season was the 2nd season of the UBA Pro Basketball League. The Phase-1 of the season began on 28 February 2016 at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Pune.
Ella Sabljak is an Australian 1.0 point wheelchair basketball and 2.5 wheelchair rugby player. She represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics in basketball and at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she won a bronze medal in wheelchair rugby with the Steelers.
The Franklin Bulls are a New Zealand professional basketball team based in Pukekohe. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball League (NBL), playing their home games at the Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre, known as the Stockyard.
The Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa is a women's professional basketball league in New Zealand.
Elite Pro Basketball League (EPBL) is a professional franchise basketball league in India. Elite Pro Basketball Pvt Ltd was incorporated in February 2022 under the directorship of Sunny Bhandarkar and Pranav Prabhu. It is owned and operated by Elite Sports India (ESI).
The Indian Panthers are a New Zealand-based Indian professional basketball team that will compete in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) beginning in 2025. The Panthers will be based in South Auckland and play their home games at Pulman Arena in Takanini, with Auckland being home to the largest percentage of migrants from India as of the 2023 census.
