ABC Basketball League Returns For Its Third Season With An Exciting New Format And Players Auction
The season commenced on July 13, 2024, with a players’ auction in which teams competed for budding young talent from across the country. This event is intended to provide a platform for young athletes to showcase their abilities with the potential to become future stars of Indian basketball. Price 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 matches, 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 Mr. 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 life and turn playtime into structured sports time. There will be
240 players from Maharashtra, including those from Pune, Nashik, Mumbai, and Kolhapur, 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
Under 14 Girls
| Sr. No | Player Name | Team Name | Sold On (Virtual Points) |
| 1. |
Vaishnavi Pardeshi |
Chitale Warriors |
12.75L |
| 2. |
Siya Bhonsle |
Trinita Heats |
12.75L |
Under 14 Boys
| Sr. No | Player Name | Team Name | Sold On (Virtual Price) |
| 1. | Aryan Prajapati |
Supernova Stars |
10.5L |
Under 16 Girls
|
Sr. No |
Player Name |
Team Name |
Sold On (Virtual Price) |
| 1. |
Reva Kulkarni |
The Strom Girls |
11L |
Under 16 Boys
|
Sr. No |
Player Name |
Team Name |
Sold On (Virtual Price) |
| 1. | Aditya Pawar | Beast Ballers | 7.25L |
ABC Sports & Fitness Academy, based in Pune, is the first academy in India to conduct professional sports tournaments for children. Their mission is to make sports a part of every child’s lifestyle, converting their playtime into organized sports time and teaching them valuable life lessons through sports. The academy aims to give every home a professional sports player by providing quality sports coaching within reachable distances.
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