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ACG And BFI Launch India's First Professional Basketball League

By IANS News June 06, 2025 • 19:20 PM View: 544

ACG Sports Private Limited: India will soon have its first professional basketball league, marking a transformative moment for the country's sports sector and fulfilling the long-term dream of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI).

The innovative professional basketball league, which will have structured competitive leagues in 5x5 and 3x3 formats for both men and women, was launched in Mumbai on Friday and will be run by BFI and ACG Sports Private Limited.

The groundbreaking initiative will result in establishing a comprehensive professional ecosystem that opens the door for athletes across the country to pursue basketball as a viable career, the organisers informed on the occasion.

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