Railways claim National Basketball Championship title

Railways women's side lifted the trophies as the curtains fell on the eight-day extravaganza of the 73rd Senior National Basketball Championships (Men and Women) in Ludhiana. The women's team from Railways dominated their counterparts from Kerala, with the final scoreline reading 80-50. Tamil Nadu edged Railways in a much-closer final 72-67. The closing ceremony was presided over by Arpit Shukla IPS, special deputy general of police (DGP, law and order), lauded the organisers for presenting a spectacle. Shukla extended gratitude to the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) for choosing Punjab as the host for the tournament. RS Gill, president of Punjab Basketball Association, along with Aadhav Arjuna and Kulwinder Gill, president and secretary-general of BFI, respectively, graced the occasion of trophy and medal distribution to the winners. The tournament saw city residents and spectators swarm the venue, underscoring the sport’s growing popularity in the region. The championship witnessed 64 teams compete in over 200 matches across the league and knock-out stages.
Courtesy of: hindustantimes.com