Punjab 3x3 Basketball Team '911' qualifies for Philippines Red Bull Half Court World Finals
India Basketball League scouts attended the National Finals in Chandigarh to identify professional basketball prospects.
The Red Bull Half Court 2026 National Finals lit up Sector 17, Chandigarh, as eight top teams brought high-energy basketball action to the court.
Team 911 emerged as champions, beating John Deere 14-12 in the final. Jashandeep Singh, Ujjwal Eknoor Singh, and Manveer Dhaliwal made up the 911 squad and will now represent India at the World Finals in Manila, Philippines, in December 2026.
Ahead of the Red Bull Half Court National Finals, there were two qualifiers, in Ludhiana and Chandigarh, with 32 teams participating in each round. Of the 64 participating teams, eight advanced to the finals.
Manvir Dhaliwal, of Team 911, said:
“Representing India at the World Finals in Manila after winning the national finals in Chandigarh feels unreal. It’s a proud moment not just for Team 911, but for everyone who has supported us through the journey. We’ve worked hard for this and now we carry the responsibility of representing our country on a global stage. We’re excited, grateful, and ready to give it everything we have.”
Chandigarh’s Court Art
The court at Sector 17, which was the venue for the Red Bull Half Court National Final, was designed as a vibrant tribute to street basketball culture and the spirit of the city.
Inspired by the “Own the Court” philosophy, the bold pop art blended Chandigarh’s geometric identity with the game's fast-paced energy, creating a visually striking, adrenaline-fueled atmosphere.
The court was created by Doodle Mapuls, founded by Amal Nair, Yash Shetty, and Kirthi Pillai. The artwork design was led by Nair, while on-ground execution and jersey design were led by Shetty.
IBL Scouting Opportunity
The recently launched India Basketball League (IBL) sent two coaches, PS Santosh and Daniel Tihomir Vlahov, to the Red Bull Half Court 2026 National Finals to scout talent.
The selected players from the competition will receive an exclusive opportunity to experience what it truly means to be a professional basketball athlete at the IBL High-Performance Centre and train alongside some of India’s top players.
Co-incidentally, the winners of Red Bull Half Court 2024 - Kanwar Gurbaz Singh Sandhu, Nawaz Singh, Arvinder Kahlon, and Karandeep Singh- are all training at the HPC in Bengaluru currently.
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