· Ramjas College lose their opening fixture
New Delhi, November 4, 2014: Basketball Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with IMG Reliance recently launched its two leagues, designed for college and school students – Indian School Basketball League (ISBL) and Indian College Basketball League (ICBL). The Premier League of college league tipped off in New Delhi today at Ramjas College.
Day One proved to be a bad one for hosts Ramjas College as their women’s team lost to Khalsa College 22-36. Monika’s 15 points were enough for Khalsa to topple the hosts. Before this match, Jesus & Mary College beat Kirorimal College 29-12 thanks to Aishwarya’s 11 points.
At Ramjas College: Premier League Results
Girls: Jesus Mary College (Aishwarya 11) beat Kirorimal College (Kritika 6) 29-12; Khalsa College (Shaguza 14) lost to Ramjas College (Monika 15) 22-36
Tomorrow';s fixtures: At SGTB College
Men';s: Motilal College vs Sri Venky College 11:30 AM, Bhagat Singh College vs Arya Bhatt College 12:30 PM, SGTB College vs Zakir Hussain Delhi College 1:30 PM, Hansraj College vs Ramjas College 2:30 PM
Venue: Ramjas College: Women';s: SGTB Khalsa College vs Maitry College, Kinorimal College vs Indraprashta College
About the Basketball Federation of India
The Basketball Federation of India or BFI is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India, and is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels. BFI has been involved in conducting camps, clinics, events, and training sessions at its academies for the development of basketball. BFI came into being in 1935 and took complete control over Indian basketball in 1950. Prior to that time, the Indian Olympic Association handled the conduct of Indian basketball championships. Since 1950, the BFI has been conducting various such championships, from the grassroots to senior team participation in international tournaments. In addition, the BFI has been responsible for the establishment of strong sub-junior and junior level programs. The BFI has to its credit produced several international players of repute, among them 17 have been bestowed with the honor of Arjuna Award. More information at www.indiabasketball.org
About IMG Reliance
IMG Reliance Pvt Ltd., is an equal joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest and most recognized private sector company, and IMG Worldwide (IMG), the world’s leading sports marketing and management company. The joint venture company will develop market and manage sports and entertainment in India. Its current assets include India’s premier fashion event, Lakmé Fashion Week and South Asia’s only ATP World Tour event, the Aircel Chennai Open. IMG Reliance has entered agreements with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) to create a new professional basketball league and manage all aspects of the commercial rights to the game in India and the All India Football Federation (AIFF), to improve, popularize and promote the game of football throughout India, from the grassroots to the professional level. IMG Reliance has also created a scholarship program to identify and train talented young Indians from sports including – basketball, soccer and tennis at IMG’s world-class sports training facilities at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.
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