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State Association Cup championship for Men and Women 2024
Results of the matches played at Sri Kanteerava courts on 7-12-24.
Finals Men:
1. MEG & Centre 91( Mayur Bhat 27, Nithin Biju 20, Manu Thomas 17) bt KSP 70( Abhishek Gowda 31, Sumanth 24) Ht 54-28.
Third place match:
1. JSC 63( Nihal 11, Sanketh 10) bt D K District 59( Shashank Rai 24, Shailen 10) Ht 44-20.
Women:
Semifinal league matches :
1. South western railway 79( Bhandavya 23, Sobana 18, Sathya 12) bt Beagles bc 60( Mekhala 24, Sanjana 16) Ht 48-29.
2. Mysore district A 53( Aishwarya 13) bt Young Orion’s 47( Supritha 12) Ht 30-27.
Placings Men: 1. MEG & Centre 2. KSP 3. JSC 4. DK district.
Placings Women: 1. S W Railway 2. Mysore district A 3. Beagles bc 4. Young Orion’s.
MEG & Centre in the Men’s section and South western railway in the Women’s sections are the champions of this championship.
Top Performance by Karnataka in 39th Youth Championships 2024
Howrah (Kolkata ) – Rajasthan boys and Karnataka Girls topped the 39th Youth National Basketball Championship for Boys and Girls here at the Sabuj Sati Indoor stadium, Howrah, Kolkata as in the boys Rajasthan were crowned with an 85-67 victory over Karnataka and in women section Karnataka won with a (61-54) victory over Tamil Nadu.
Rajasthan retained the Boys title while Karnataka regained the Girls trophy from Tamil Nadu.
In the women’s final Deepika P P and captain Nidhi Umesh came as the top scorer with 16 points each for Karnataka while Pushpa Jeffrin scored 15 points for Tamil Nadu.
In the boy’s final dominated by Rajasthan, Piyush Choudhary was the top scorer with 27 points and 14 rebounds and for Karnataka Samarth Manur scored 24, Harshan Yathish 19 and Aditya Shenoi Played Well.
KOA Awards 2024
“I am always ready to provide necessary facilities and encouragement to sports persons of the state: CM Siddaramaiah”
“Continuous funding for the sports sector in the state budget: CM”
“We have reserved Rs 6 crore for gold medalists. I urge sports persons to win gold for the country”: CM
Bengaluru, Dec 1: “I am always ready to provide necessary facilities and encouragement to sports persons of the state. Continuous funding for the sports sector has been allocated in the state budget. I urge anyone from the state to win a gold medal for the country in the Olympics,” said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Honouring a Legend: Dr. K. Govindaraj
Today, we celebrated the incredible journey of Dr. K. Govindaraj, a towering figure in the world of basketball, as he was felicitated by the Young Orians Sports Club for his extraordinary 50 years of dedication to the sport.
From his humble beginnings as a young player for Young Orians Sports Club, he showcased his talent on the courts, representing Karnataka at the Sub-Junior Nationals in 1973, numerous State Championships, and Junior Nationals across India. His passion, discipline, and relentless drive set him apart.
Fast forward to today, Dr. K. Govindaraj has not only left a lasting mark on the game but has also transformed its landscape. As the President of FIBA Asia and the Karnataka Olympic Association, his visionary leadership has propelled basketball to new heights both in Karnataka and internationally.
The event, held in Bengaluru, was graced by eminent dignitaries, including:
Mr. B. Dayananda, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, and President, KSBBA
Mr. Kulvinder Singh, Secretary General, Basketball Federation of India (BFI)
Mr. Jitendra Shetty, Joint Director, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES)
Mr. Anantha Raju, Secretary General, Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA)
Shri Katta Jagadish, President, Young Orians Sports Club
Mr. Gunashekhar, Secretary, Young Orians Sports Club
State Youth Teams for 39th National Championships – Kolkata 2024
The following players have been selected to represent Karnataka State Youth Boys and Girls Teams in 39th Youth National Basketball Championship to be held at Kolkata from 29th November to 5th December 2024.
Boys Team:
Harshan Yathish, Adithya Vittal Shenoi, Vaibhav Gowda, Kushal Singh, Devcharan, Akshath, Deekshith Amin, Dev Purniya, Samarth Mannur, Harrsshit, Ramesh Bekkeri, Samveg Rathore,
Coach: Umashankar BC Asst Coach: Pramod SK , Manager: BS Sridhar
Girls Team:
Nidhi Umesh, Devi Priya, Shravani S Aanchal P, Taarushe Tarun, Nilaya Reddy,Swathi P, Adithi S, Sameeha R, Deepika P, Mahek S,Shreya V,
Coach:Sathyanarayana K, Manager: Pavithra N Gowda.
FIBA’s international office in Jakarta
Dr. K. Govindaraj, President of FIBA Asia, today attended the inauguration of FIBA’s international office in Jakarta, Indonesia, alongside
– President of Indonesia Mr Joko Widodo,
– FIBA President Mr.Sheikh Saud Ali Al Thani,
– FIBA Secretary General Mr. Andreas Zagklis.
This milestone event heralds a new era for Asian basketball, fostering enhanced collaborations, increased investment, and exciting competitions. Under Dr. Govindraj’s visionary leadership, FIBA Asia is poised for significant growth and development, shaping the future of basketball across the continent. This strategic expansion reinforces FIBA’s commitment to promoting the sport globally.
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BFI President Dr. K Govindaraj, MLC, has been elected as President FIBA Asia – 2023
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