Basketball in Nepal

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Basketball in Nepal has been developing steadily since its introduction to the country in the mid-20th century. The Nepal Basketball Association (NeBA) manages and promotes the sport within the country.

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History

Basketball was introduced to Nepal in the 1960s, and its popularity began to grow slowly within school systems and local communities. The Nepal Basketball Association (NeBA) was established in 1967 to oversee the development and regulation of the sport in the country. [1]

Nepal joined the International Federation of Basketball (FIBA) in 2000 and from that time Nepal men's national basketball team was formed. [2]

Events

Several basketball leagues and tournaments are conducted in Nepal every year. The National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier basketball competition in Nepal, featuring teams from different provinces of the country. [3]

The national teams regularly participate in FIBA Asia competitions and qualifiers. [4]

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References

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