The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Reliance Foundation (RF), a non-profit organization that supports various philanthropic initiatives of Reliance Industries Limited, announced today that the tenth consecutive year of the RF Jr. NBA program on Friday, Sept July 22nd, offering free, nationwide basketball development clinics and tournaments for youth, coaches and teachers. The RF Jr. NBA program is a comprehensive youth basketball development initiative that instills the values and fundamentals of basketball to positively impact the lives of Indian youth.
This year’s program includes:
• RF Jr. NBA National Championship Tournament – For the first time, the NBA and RF will hold 3v3 tournaments for U-12 and U-14 youth in 14 cities across India – Chennai, Kottayam, Mumbai, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Delhi, Aizawl and Jamshedpur – culminating with the RF Jr. NBA National Championship in Delhi in September, which will crown the U-14 boys and girls . 12 and U-14 RF Jr. NBA National Champion.
• RF Jr. NBA Coaches Clinics – The NBA and RF will host in-person and virtual clinics for local coaches and physical education teachers, teaching techniques and best practices for team and player development at all levels, including strength and conditioning, mental well-being and nutrition.
• RF Jr. NBA RISE – The NBA and RF provide additional training opportunities for select outstanding players in Aizawl and Chennai as 10 boys and 10 girls from each city are selected to attend bi-weekly weekend courses throughout the year. Participants will also receive free basketball equipment to support their training and development.
“Basketball has a strong following across many regions in India and there is tremendous potential for young talent to pursue the sport,” said a spokesman for the Reliance Foundation. “We are excited to partner with NBA India to further develop and make the sport more accessible with the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA program.” The Reliance Foundation aims to develop the sports ecosystem in the country to make India a multi-sport nation. Our decades of collaboration are a testament to the shared vision that has enabled us to impact millions of children, train hundreds of coaches, and support communities with our expertise and knowledge. We look forward to this year, which promises to be even more exciting with new additions to the program offering even more opportunities and exposure.”
“We are excited to launch the 10th edition of the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA basketball program in India, which over the past decade has engaged millions of children and educators across the country and provided them with the resources to grow as players and leaders said Rajah Chaudhry, Country Head of NBA India. “We are particularly excited to introduce new and impactful formats, programs and training at this year’s edition that we believe will build on the positive momentum surrounding basketball in India and inspire more youth to learn the game and to play.”
The RF Jr. NBA program has reached more than 11 million youth and 13,000 physical education teachers in 34 cities across the country since 2013. The program is part of the NBA’s broader basketball development initiatives in India, which provide players with a structured path to learn the game and maximize their potential. In 2017, the NBA, in partnership with IOT Sporting Aspiration PVT Ltd, launched its first NBA Basketball School in Mumbai, a network of classroom-based basketball development programs around the world open to male and female players ages 6-18 from outside the United States stands. Basketball Without Borders Asia, the NBA and FIBA’s global basketball development and community outreach program, has been held twice in India.
Players, coaches and families can learn more about this year’s RF Jr. NBA program by following the NBA India social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter). Fans can also download the NBA app for the latest news, updates, scores, stats, schedules, videos and more.
2023-07-20 11:19:16
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