South Korea kept their record spotless at the U16 Asia Championship. They held off India tonight to take 4-0 record in Qualifying Round Group E. Satnam Singh Bhamara (216-C-95) erupted for 41 points for India but it was not enough to stop the Korean unbeaten run. Heo Hoon (181-G-95) delivered 31 points to pace the winners. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. South Korea eked out a 16:14 lead after ten minutes of action. India however surged ahead in the second quarter. They pulled in front for a 34:31 halftime lead. The roller-coaster action continued in the third term. South Korea erased the deficit and the teams entered the final stanza tied at 47. But the Korean side proved stronger in the final minutes. They dropped 29 points in the fourth period to snatch a tough win at the end. Kim Gookchan (193-F-96) posted 18 points for South Korea. Park Intae (203-C-95) added 9 points in the winning case. Ajay Pratap Singh (193-F-95) had 13 points for India in the loss.
A clinic on basketball rules with special emphasis on the new FIBA 3-on-3 game will be held at Silver Hills HSS here on April 5, 2013.
Dr. Philip Wadakekalam, former international referee and chairman of the Kerala Basketball Associations referees commission, will be in charge of the clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Keralas first 3-on-3 State youth and junior basketball championship will be held in Kozhikode on April 6 and 7. [read more]
A clinic on basketball rules with special emphasis on the new FIBA 3-on-3 game will be held at Silver Hills HSS here on April 5, 2013.
Dr. Philip Wadakekalam, former international referee and chairman of the Kerala Basketball Associations referees commission, will be in charge of the clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Keralas first 3-on-3 State youth and junior basketball championship will be held in Kozhikode on April 6 and 7.
ONGC outclassed defending champions Punjab Police to storm into the men's final of the 27th Federation Cup basketball tournament in Bangalore on Saturday. The Uttarakhand-based side will now take on Indian Overseas Bank (Tamil Nadu), who defeated IAF in the day's other semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava indoor stadium [read more]
ONGC outclassed defending champions Punjab Police to storm into the men's final of the 27th Federation Cup basketball tournament in Bangalore on Saturday. The Uttarakhand-based side will now take on Indian Overseas Bank (Tamil Nadu), who defeated IAF in the day's other semifinal at the Sree Kanteerava indoor stadium.
ONGC rode on another workmanlike performance from Indian national captain Vishesh Bhriguvanshi (26 points) to win 75-65 and take one step closer to the Rs 1 lakh on offer for the winner of Sunday's final. Meanwhile, Rikin impressed with 23 points to steer his side to the title clash as IOB prevailed 86-60.
Maharashtra women again relied on Manisha Dange, Shireen and Renu Mourya as they set up a meeting with Tamil Nadu. The trio scored a total of 47 points as Maharashtra pipped South Eastern Railway (Bilaspur) 71-70. Tamil Nadu had an easier outing, getting past Kerala 75-55.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Basketball Association felicitated as many as 42 former and current state cagers and coaches in a small ceremony at the stadium. Among those feted and presented a memento were K Rajagopal, who represented India between 1969 and 1970 and G Dilip, the only Karnataka player to have represented India in the Olympics (Moscow 1980).
Later, Indian national head coach Scott Flemming said he would hold a coaching clinic for kids on Sunday. KSBBA then announced it would hold an open three-point shooting competition with winners set to claim Rs 10,000.
Uttarakhand clinch National Championship title - Jan 5, 2013
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Uttarakhand - Punjab 79:61
Uttarakhand are crowned new National Champions. They dethroned Punjab beating those in the title game. Yadwinder Singh (197-C-86) came up with impressive 33 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners.
Uttarakhand cleared off late in the opening quarter. They posted a 23:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Uttarakhand maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They ensured a 45:34 halftime advantage [read more]
Uttarakhand - Punjab 79:61
Uttarakhand are crowned new National Champions. They dethroned Punjab beating those in the title game. Yadwinder Singh (197-C-86) came up with impressive 33 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Uttarakhand cleared off late in the opening quarter. They posted a 23:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Uttarakhand maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They ensured a 45:34 halftime advantage. Punjab were unable to trigger the intrigue in the third term. Uttarakhand team rallied to a comfortable 58:41 lead at the final intermission. Punjab struggled to get any closer in the fourth frame as Uttarakhand cruised to the victory. Krishnan Murli and Vishesh Bhriguvanshi (193-G-91) posted 15 points each in the win. Singh Satnam answered with 19 points and 13 boards for Punjab. Ranbir Singh and Talwinder finished with 13 points each in the loss.
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