Emerging Talents Shine at ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals
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Synopsis
The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Delhi concluded, showcasing top U-14 boys' and girls' teams who earned spots in the National League Finals, highlighting the vibrant youth basketball scene in India.
Key Takeaways
- Fierce competition marked the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Delhi.
- Top U-14 teams advanced to the National League Finals.
- MVP awards were given to Sadhana Chauhan and Shivam Chaddha.
- Pardada Pardadi Educational Society topped the girls’ division.
- Rishikul Senior Secondary School excelled in the boys’ division.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (NationPress) The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Delhi wrapped up with fierce competition, as the leading U-14 boys’ and girls’ squads clinched their spots in the National League Finals. This nationwide tournament, which unites the best young basketball talent from across India, witnessed four teams — two from the boys’ division and two from the girls’ division — secure advancement to the finals.
The ACG Jr. NBA initiative, recognized as the largest school-based basketball program in India, held its City League Finals in Delhi, where exceptional performances were duly acknowledged.
Sadhana Chauhan from Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (Uttar Pradesh) and Shivam Chaddha from Rishikul Senior Secondary School (Haryana) were honored with the MVP awards for their remarkable performances throughout the tournament.
In the girls’ category, Pardada Pardadi Educational Society emerged victorious, while Sophia Senior Secondary School (Jaipur) finished as the first runner-up. Kailash Prakash Stadium (Meerut) secured third place, and the all-star team featured top talents like Saanvi Singh from Ramagya Sports Academy and Divya Chaudhary from Pardada Pardadi Educational Society, showcasing the blossoming talent in Indian basketball.
In the boys’ division, Rishikul Senior Secondary School claimed the championship, followed by Nehru World School (Ghaziabad) in second place and Maharana Pratap Inter College (Noida) in third. The All-Star team highlighted standout players such as Veer Sharma (Bal Bharti Public School) and Mohd. Ruhan Ahmed (Shri Sumer Senior Secondary School), underscoring the wealth of talent in the area.
This program, a significant aspect of the NBA’s initiatives to promote basketball in India, collaborates with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI). It has positively impacted over 14 million youth and 15,000 physical education teachers nationwide.
The champions from this year will advance to the National League Finals, where they will compete for the prestigious title, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for basketball among young athletes in India.
