Basketball Federation of India
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Jurisdiction |  India |
| Abbreviation | BFI |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Affiliation | FIBA |
| Regional affiliation | FIBA Asia |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| President | Aadhav Arjuna |
| Secretary | Kulvinder Singh Gill |
| Men's coach | Scott Flemming |
| Women's coach | Baskar Sappaniambalam |
| Official website | |
| basketballfederationindia | |
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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] India Basketball League is the official 5x5 and 3x3 national league which is set to launch in 2026.
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, the BFI 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 group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Men's) (Women's) |
 1987 South Asian Games 1991 South Asian Games 1995 South Asian Games 2019 South Asian Games 2010 South Asian Games |
2019 South Asian Games 2014 Lusofonia Games |
| U-18 (Men's) (Women's) |
N/A | 2018 Asian Championship (Div B) |
| U-16 (Men's) (Women's) |
5th – 2022 Asian Championship | 2018 Asian Championship (Div B) |
3x3
| Selection | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Senior (Men's) (Women's) |
QF – 2013 Asian Championship | 2013 Asian Championship 4th – 2017 Asian Championship |
League
Other tournaments
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 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 College | Indian 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
- ↑ "The Indian Cagers: Know your Indian men's basketball team". sportskeeda.com. 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "About Us". basketballfederationindia.org. Basketball Federation of India. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ↑ "Poonam Mahajan becomes first women president of Basketball Federation of India". dnaindia.com. India Dot Com. Press Trust of India. 29 September 2017 [2015-03-28]. Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
- ↑ "Court Restrains Basketball Federation Of India Amid Contract Dispute". BW Businessworld. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ↑ Keerthivasan, K. (12 June 2024). "Slam dunk or fade away: a pro basketball league at last?". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)Category:CS1 maint: deprecated archival service - 1 2 "Recipients of Arjun Award in Basketball". indiabasketball.org. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
External links
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