Rajaram bhiku pathare stadium

The ABC Pro Basketball League: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse inaugurated Season 4 of the Pro Basketball League at the Rajaram Bhiku Pathare Stadium here in Kharadi.

The event marked the official start of the league’s exciting lineup and aligns directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ driven by empowered youth and a vibrant sports culture, and the objectives of the ‘Khelo Bharat Niti 2025’.

According to the organisers, the league witnessed an impressive turnout of over 5,000 young aspirants participating in trials from across Maharashtra. Following a rigorous selection process, 1,000 elite players were shortlisted through a competitive auction process, and 310 players were ultimately selected to join the league’s 19 teams across the Under 14 and Under 17 categories for both boys and girls.