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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]
History
First national level tournaments were organized in India in 1934.[1] The India national basketball team became a member of FIBA in 1936.[1] The governing body, BFI, was formed in 1950.[1] Poonam Mahajan was the president (and also the first female president) of Basketball Federation of India.[2] The current head of BFI is K. Govindraj.[1]
National teams
3x3
| Selection | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Men's) (Women's) |
Template:Tooltip – 2013 Asian Championship | File:Gold medal icon.svg 2013 Asian Championship 4th – 2017 Asian Championship |
Leagues
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Elite Pro Basketball League (EPBL)Template:Efn 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 | |
3x3
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | 3x3 Pro Basketball League (3BL) Indian National Basketball League (INBL) (developmental) |
3BL |
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.[3] Two players have been bestowed with Dhyan Chand Awards for lifetime achievement.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About the BFI. BFI. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ Poonam Mahajan becomes first women president of Basketball Federation of India
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Techolac - Computer Technology News. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
External links
Template:Sports governing bodies in India Template:National Members of the International Basketball Federation