National and international
basketball
players came together to take part in the 3BL Basketball League that kicked off at Noida's GIP Mall on Saturday. This was the first time a FIBA-recognised basketball league was being organised in India. The two-day tournament saw participation of 48 players from countries like
Nepal
, Bangladesh,
Bhutan
,
Maldives
and
Sri Lanka
. The league also saw participation of renowned players like Palpreet Singh Brar and international basketball sensations like Inderbir Singh Gill, Leandro Sauza Lima and more.
While addressing the audience,
Pooja Bhatt, owner of the Delhi team, said, "It was a great opening ceremony and I am delighted to be part of it. I want to thank people from the audience for cheering for the teams." Talking about the basketball scene in India, she said, "We need to change now and make way for the big boys in a real sense. We need to change our perspective and we need to catch up, because the world is changing at a fast pace.
Bollywood
and
cricket
shouldn't be the only source of entertainment, and I think basketball should be something to look at."
Pooja Bhatt, owner of the Delhi team, at the event
Pooja Bhatt, owner of the Delhi team
It was the first time a FIBA-recognised basketball league was being organised in the country
It was the first time a FIBA-recognised basketball league was being organised in the country
Start a Conversation
Post comment