The Thrilling Third Season Of The ABC Basketball League Has An Exciting New Format And Players Auction
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ABC Basketball League
240 players from Maharashtra, including those from Pune, Nashik, Mumbai, and Kolhapur, will compete this season
Matches are scheduled from 17th August to 23rd August 2024 at the Kharadi Stadium
PUNE: The ABC Basketball League organized by the ABC Sports & Fitness Academy is now entering its third season with more enthusiasm and a new format. Under 14 and 16 categories will feature 18 teams for both boys and girls in this year’s league following a similar format of IPL.
The season commenced on July 13, 2024, with a players’ auction in which teams competed for budding young talent across the country. This event is intended to provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their abilities and potential to become future stars of Indian basketball. Prize money will be one lakh for each category.
The league matches are scheduled from August 17 to August 23, 2024, at the Kharadi Stadium in Pune. The tournament will include 60 games, concluding with the finals on August 23, 2024. The league, known as India’s only professional basketball tournament for youngsters, strives to promote basketball as a professional sport while also providing young players with opportunities to develop their skills and aspire to international representation.
Speaking at the press conference Anirudh Pole, Founder of ABC Sports & Fitness Academy said, “The ABC Basketball League is dedicated to establishing basketball and giving opportunities for young athletes to succeed. We aim to nurture talent from a young age and provide them the opportunity they deserve. Our objective is to incorporate sports into children’s lives and turn playtime into structured sports time. There will be 240 players from Maharashtra, including those from Pune, Nashik, Mumbai, and Kolhapur, who will compete this season. Excitement for the event is increased by the planned attendance of notable figures like Nitin Kamath and Ranvijay Singh.“
The matches will be held in an indoor venue, assuring a high level of competition. Over 1,000 spectators are anticipated to watch the action live at the stadium. Entry is free, and the matches will be live-streamed on the SportVot app.
Highest Bid Player and Team:
Sr. NoPlayer NameTeam NameSold on (Virtual Points)Under 14 (Girls)1.Vaishnavi PardeshiChitale Warriors12.75L2.Siya BhonsleTrinita Heats12.75LUnder 14 (Boys)1.Aryan PrajapatiSupernova Stars10.5LUnder 16 (Girls)1.Reva KulkarniThe Strom Girls11LUnder 16 (Boys)1.Aditya PawarBeast Ballers7.25L
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