The Basketball Federation of India is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India. The national teams are known as the Indian Cagers. 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. Poonam Mahajan was the first female president of BFI.
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. As of June 2024, BFI was embroiled in a legal battle with the Indian National Basketball League (INBL).
National teams Senior India men's national basketball team India women's national basketball team India men's national 3x3 team India women's national 3x3 team
Youth India men's national under-18 basketball team India women's national under-18 basketball team India men's national under-16 basketball team India women's national under-16 basketball team India men's national under-18 3x3 team India women's national under-18 3x3 team
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) 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) – 2013 Asian Championship 2013 Asian Championship4th – 2017 Asian Championship
League
Other tournaments Level Men Women Senior InBL Pro U25INBL 3x3Federation CupNational Basketball Championship3x3 National Basketball ChampionshipU23 National Basketball Championship National Basketball Championship3x3 National Basketball ChampionshipINBL 3x3 School and CollegeIndian School Basketball LeagueIndian College Basketball LeagueKhelo 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. Two players have been bestowed with Dhyan Chand Awards for lifetime achievement.
See also Sports in India Mizoram Super League Elite Pro Basketball League UBA Pro Basketball League 3x3 Pro Basketball League
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External links
Asia-Basket