Basketball Federation of India
governing body of basketball in India
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.
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