Puducherry to Host 76th Junior National Basketball Championship from May 22-29
Puducherry to host junior National basketball championship from May 22

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The 76th junior National basketball championship will take place from May 22 to 29 at the Rajiv Gandhi indoor stadium in Puducherry, India. Organized by the Pondicherry Basketball Association and the Basketball Federation of India, the tournament will feature 30 boys' teams and 25 girls' teams, with Tamil Nadu aiming to defend its titles.
- 01The championship will run for a week, from May 22 to May 29, 2026.
- 02Defending champion Tamil Nadu will compete to retain both the boys' and girls' titles.
- 03The boys' section includes 30 teams, while the girls' section features 25 teams.
- 04Group A for boys includes Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi.
- 05Group A for girls consists of Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, and Chhattisgarh.
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The 76th junior National basketball championship for boys and girls is set to be held from May 22 to May 29, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi indoor stadium in Puducherry, India. This prestigious tournament is organized by the Pondicherry Basketball Association under the auspices of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). A total of 30 teams will compete in the boys' section, while 25 teams will participate in the girls' section. Defending champion Tamil Nadu aims to retain both titles during this week-long event, showcasing some of the country's top junior basketball talent. The tournament is structured into groups, with the boys' section featuring six groups labeled A through F, including teams from states like Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Similarly, the girls' section is divided into six groups, with notable teams such as Haryana, Karnataka, and Punjab. This championship not only highlights the skills of young athletes but also fosters competitive spirit and sportsmanship among the participants.
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The championship will boost local tourism and provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills.
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