Government of Karnataka, FIBA Collaborate for International Championship in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, October 12 (Karnataka News):
Karnataka’s capital, Silicon City Bangalore, is all set to shine on the global sports map once again and will provide a treat for sports fans, said Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports, Dr. G. Parameshwara.
Addressing the media at the Karnataka Olympics Bhavan at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium today, he said that the prestigious ‘FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia-2026’ (WBL Asia 2026) tournament has been organized under the joint auspices of the Karnataka Government, the Basketball Federation of India and the Karnataka State Basketball Association, in association with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and FIBA Asia.
He said that the city’s Kanteerava Indoor Stadium will host this prestigious international championship, and exciting matches will be held from October 20 to 25.
The battle of 6 Asian champion clubs for the title:
The tournament will feature top professional women’s basketball club teams from various Asian countries, including the Sichuan Yuanda Miele team from China, the Dense Iris team from Japan, the KB Stars team from South Korea, the Cathay Life Tigers team from Chinese Taipei, the only team playing in its 3rd consecutive edition, and the Philippines.
The Akari Sparks team and the Indian Railways team of the Indian Champion Club will fight for the title.
He said that all the matches will be held at the Sri Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, with two matches being played every day, with the first match starting at 4 pm and the second match at 7 pm.
Our Bengaluru will once again shine as a basketball ‘hub’:
Known as the Garden City and the Science City, Bengaluru has now emerged as a major hub for basketball. Since 2004, the Karnataka State Basketball Association, in collaboration with the Karnataka Government, has successfully organized many FIBA Asia tournaments. He said that the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium holds the distinction of hosting the highest number of international level basketball tournaments at a single venue.
The achievements of the athletes who won medals at the Asian Games are commendable:
Recently, 85 athletes brought glory to the nation by winning medals in the Asian Games. Out of which, 8 athletes from Karnataka won medals in various sports. Stating that the achievements of all the athletes are commendable, the Deputy Chief Minister said that our state is providing all kinds of encouragement to sports. Steps have been taken to construct good-quality stadiums and provide good-quality sports equipment to athletes participating at the national and international levels.
Karnataka State Basketball Association President B. Dayanand, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department Secretary Naveen Raj Singh, Youth Empowerment and Sports Department and Information and Public Relations Department Commissioner M.N. Anucheth were present at the press conference.
Quote:
“It is a matter of pride for Karnataka that Bengaluru has got the opportunity to host another FIBA tournament. This will further strengthen our promotion of sports and Bengaluru’s place on the global sports map. This is a great platform for young athletes to get inspired by world-class players.”
— Dr. G. Parameshwara, Deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister.
“The ‘FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia’ is a major platform to bring together the best women’s club teams in Asia. This tournament, which is being held in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, will further strengthen India’s position in the Asian basketball calendar.”
— Dr. K. Govindaraj, FIBA Asia President and Secretary, Karnataka State Basketball Association.
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