India's Senior National Basketball C'ship Dates & Venue Announced
The 73rd Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women 2023 will be held in Ludhiana, Punjab from December 3 to 10.
As per a Basketball Federation of India (BFI) circular dated September 7, all affiliated states and units have been informed that the 73rd Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women will be held in Ludhiana, Punjab from December 3 to 10.
The Championship will be organized by Punjab Basketball Association under the aegis of BFI.
The venue of the Championship will be the famed Guru Nanak Indoor Stadium, Ludhiana.
Key Timelines
October 7: All States/Units must confirm their entry
November 25: The list of 12 Players must be submitted
December 2: Referees’ Fitness Test
Teams have been asked to report earliest by December 2 noon, and depart by December 11 noon.
20 referees have been invited to the Championship. Additionally, accompanying referees recommended by their respective State/Unit’s Secretary, may be considered on first come first serve basis, provided their names are submitted by October 7, 2023.
Defending Champions
At the 72nd Senior National Basketball Championship 2022, held in Udaipur from November 27 to December 4, Punjab men and Indian Railway women triumphed. Punjab men had dethroned Tamil Nadu, while Indian Railway women retained their title, beating Kerala 110-64 in the finals.
Indian Railway men and Delhi women clinched the bronze medals, beating Rajasthan and Karnataka respectively.