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ISSO Academy Launches PE Educators Upskill Program With Former Indian Basketball Coach And FIBA Instructor Veselin Matic

By IANS News May 25, 2026 • 20:32 PM View: 180

The International Schools Sports Organisation: The International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) academy continues its commitment to enhancing grassroots sports education in India by launching the PE Educators Upskill Program. This initiative, in partnership with FIBA (Federation Internationale de Basketball) and the International School Sport Federation (ISF), will take place at The Shri Ram School, Aravali, Gurugram. It will bring together 15 PE educators and basketball coaches for a globally aligned training experience.

The program will be headed by Veselin Matic, an internationally renowned Serbian basketball coach known for his contributions to global basketball education. Matic, a member of the legendary FR Yugoslavia coaching team that secured titles at EuroBasket 2001 and the 2002 FIBA World Championship, has also gained extensive experience working with national teams across Europe and Asia, including India from 2019 to 2025.

Matic is widely acknowledged for his contributions to long-term player development and modern coaching systems. During his time as Head Coach of the Indian Men’s Basketball Team, he significantly helped expand India’s basketball talent pool. His focus on youth development, establishing structured coaching pathways, and adopting modern basketball philosophies have earned him great respect in international basketball circles.

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