Basketball Federation of India

The Basketball Federation of India is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India. The national teams are known as the Indian Cagers.

History

BFI is involved in organizing training camps and national tournaments, and preparing Indian teams for both men's and women's international competitions in various age categories. First national level tournaments were organized in 1934. The India national basketball team became a member of FIBA in 1936. The governing body was formed in 1950. The current president of the BFI is Aadhav Arjuna. Poonam Mahajan was the first female president of BFI.

As of May 2024, thevBFI had a contract with the Captains Professional Basketball League (CPBL) for the management of a professional basketball league. A dispute occurred when the BFI issued a new tender notice. As of June 2024, BFI was embroiled in a legal battle with the Indian National Basketball League (INBL).

National teams

India men's national basketball team
India women's national basketball team
India men's national 3x3 team
India women's national 3x3 team
India men's national under-18 basketball team
India women's national under-18 basketball team
India men's national under-16 basketball team
India women's national under-16 basketball team

Performance record

3x3

Competitions

Recognition

The Indian basketball players have also won several trophies for their country. There are 17 Indian basketball players who have been honored by the Government of India through the Arjuna Award. Two players have been bestowed with Dhyan Chand Awards for lifetime achievement.