NBA, ACG AND BFI ANNOUNCE INDIA’S LARGEST SCHOOL-BASED BASKETBALL PROGRAM TO DATE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SKECHERS!
NBA, ACG AND BFI ANNOUNCE INDIA’S LARGEST SCHOOL-BASED BASKETBALL PROGRAM TO DATE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SKECHERS
– ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament for U-14 Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Will Tip Off Nov. 27 –
Chennai , 2025: The National Basketball Association (NBA), ACG – a global leader in pharmaceutical solutions – and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) – the governing body of basketball in the country – today announced the 2025-26 edition of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-based tournament for U-14 boys’ and girls’ teams that will visit 10 cities across India, marking the largest program of its kind in the country to date. Skechers – the global performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel brand – will continue to serve as the Official Kit Partner of the program and provide high-quality gear to the participating teams.
The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament will tip off its Chennai leg on December 2, after starting in Ludhiana. From Chennai, the tournament moves to Udaipur, New Delhi, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Kochi and Indore. Boys’ and girls’ teams from schools in any of the states within each zone can register to participate in their respective city’s tournament by visiting this link. The top two boys’ and girls’ teams in each zone and one all-star team from both the boys’ and girls’ divisions in each zone will advance to the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals Tournament early next year. The dates of the rest of the stops and the dates and location of the Finals will be announced on a rolling basis. Below are the zones and associated states that are eligible to participate:
The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament is being operated by India On Track, one of India’s leading grassroots sports organisations.
The ACG Jr. NBA program continues to teach the fundamentals and values of basketball to positively impact the lives of Indian youth. Since its launch in India in 2013, the Jr. NBA program has reached more than 15 million youth and 15,000 physical education instructors in 35 cities across the country. The ACG Jr. NBA program is part of the NBA’s broader grassroots basketball development efforts in India that also include NBA Basketball School – a network of tuition-based basketball development programs in 13 cities for male and female players ages 6-18 – also operated by India On Track.
Players, coaches and families can learn more about the 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA program by following the NBA’s social media channels in India across Facebook (Facebook.com/NBAIndia), Instagram @NBAIndia),YouTube (YouTube.com/@NBAIndiaOfficial) and X (@NBAIndia).
The 2025-26 NBA season is airing live in India on Prime Video and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans can also download the NBA App for the latest news, updates, scores, stats, schedules, videos and more.
Executive Quotes:
NBA India Country Head Rajah Chaudhry:
“The ACG Jr. NBA program is the cornerstone of our grassroots basketball development efforts in India, helping identify and nurture the next generation of talent. Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous success from the program, with participants going on to represent India at the national level, take part in our global development programs, and compete at the collegiate level in the U.S. and professionally around the world. Together with ACG, BFI, and Skechers, we’re proud to continue creating meaningful opportunities for boys and girls to learn, compete and grow through basketball — building a structured pathway for young athletes to realize their potential and reach the highest levels of the game.”
BFI President Aadhav Arjuna:
“Our continued collaboration with the NBA reflects our shared commitment to developing basketball from the ground up. The ACG Jr. NBA program gives young players across India a unique platform to learn, compete and dream big. Each year, we see growing interest in basketball at the school level, which is key to building a sustainable talent pipeline for the sport. We’re proud to support a program that’s helping make basketball more accessible and inspiring for the next generation.”
ACG Managing Director Karan Singh:
“As someone who has followed this game all my life, it’s incredibly meaningful to see young boys and girls across India embrace basketball with such passion and potential. The overwhelming response to the ACG Jr. NBA program has reinforced our belief that basketball can and should be democratized – reaching children in every corner of the country, regardless of background. Through this collaboration, we are committed to making the game more accessible, building safe and inclusive environments to play, and empowering the next generation to grow in confidence, character and ambition both on-and-off the court.”
BFI Secretary General Kulvinder Singh Gill:
“The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament is a significant step toward expanding basketball’s reach at the grassroots level. It offers young players the chance to learn, compete and build the skills and teamwork that will shape India’s next generation of talent.”
CEO and Country Manager of Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. Rahul Vira:
“As basketball’s popularity in India continues to grow, we’re proud to continue our association with the NBA to support the next generation of players through the ACG Jr. NBA program. At Skechers, innovation and performance are at the heart of everything we do, and this collaboration allows us to equip young athletes with high-quality gear that helps them play their best while enjoying the game they love.”
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social impact platform celebrating its 20th year, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.
About ACG
For over 60 plus years, ACG has been innovating production solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, that help make people better.
As the world’s most integrated provider of oral dosage products and services, we produce capsules, barrier packaging materials, manufacturing machinery, and visual inspection and traceability solutions. All fully compliant with international standards.
Today, ACG fosters long-term collaborative partnerships with customers in 138 countries across six continents.
Together, we share a common purpose: to solve the world’s greatest health challenges and make it better for everybody we serve.
About the Basketball Federation of India
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is the official governing body for the sport of basketball in India. Established in 1950, BFI and its 30-member state associations focus on grassroots development, nurturing over 1 million student athletes, 8,000 trained basketball coaches, and more than 50,000 physical education teachers across schools and colleges.
BFI organizes national championships, oversees Indian teams’ participation in international competitions, and collaborates with global basketball organizations to enhance the sport’s standards and reach in India. Through programs like coaching clinics, youth development initiatives, and talent identification camps, BFI strives to nurture and elevate Indian basketball talent.
Under the visionary leadership of its president and secretary general, BFI aims to unite all stakeholders by embracing technology and fostering private and international collaborations. Their ambitious vision includes elevating India’s FIBA ranking from the current 82nd to the top 10 and qualifying for the 2036 Olympics.
For more information, please visit our official website at basketballfederationindia.org.
About Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California. Skechers designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow our lifestyle and Skechers Performance sites on Instagram, X and YouTube.
For further details, visit www.skechers.in.
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NBA, ACG AND BFI ANNOUNCE INDIA’S LARGEST SCHOOL-BASED BASKETBALL PROGRAM TO DATE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SKECHERS
– ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament for U-14 Boys’ and Girls’ Teams Will Tip Off Nov. 27 –
Chennai , 2025: The National Basketball Association (NBA), ACG – a global leader in pharmaceutical solutions – and the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) – the governing body of basketball in the country – today announced the 2025-26 edition of the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-based tournament for U-14 boys’ and girls’ teams that will visit 10 cities across India, marking the largest program of its kind in the country to date. Skechers – the global performance and lifestyle footwear and apparel brand – will continue to serve as the Official Kit Partner of the program and provide high-quality gear to the participating teams.
The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament will tip off its Chennai leg on December 2, after starting in Ludhiana. From Chennai, the tournament moves to Udaipur, New Delhi, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Kochi and Indore. Boys’ and girls’ teams from schools in any of the states within each zone can register to participate in their respective city’s tournament by visiting this link. The top two boys’ and girls’ teams in each zone and one all-star team from both the boys’ and girls’ divisions in each zone will advance to the ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals Tournament early next year. The dates of the rest of the stops and the dates and location of the Finals will be announced on a rolling basis. Below are the zones and associated states that are eligible to participate:
The 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament is being operated by India On Track, one of India’s leading grassroots sports organisations.
The ACG Jr. NBA program continues to teach the fundamentals and values of basketball to positively impact the lives of Indian youth. Since its launch in India in 2013, the Jr. NBA program has reached more than 15 million youth and 15,000 physical education instructors in 35 cities across the country. The ACG Jr. NBA program is part of the NBA’s broader grassroots basketball development efforts in India that also include NBA Basketball School – a network of tuition-based basketball development programs in 13 cities for male and female players ages 6-18 – also operated by India On Track.
Players, coaches and families can learn more about the 2025-26 ACG Jr. NBA program by following the NBA’s social media channels in India across Facebook (Facebook.com/NBAIndia), Instagram @NBAIndia),YouTube (YouTube.com/@NBAIndiaOfficial) and X (@NBAIndia).
The 2025-26 NBA season is airing live in India on Prime Video and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans can also download the NBA App for the latest news, updates, scores, stats, schedules, videos and more.
Executive Quotes:
NBA India Country Head Rajah Chaudhry:
“The ACG Jr. NBA program is the cornerstone of our grassroots basketball development efforts in India, helping identify and nurture the next generation of talent. Over the years, we’ve seen tremendous success from the program, with participants going on to represent India at the national level, take part in our global development programs, and compete at the collegiate level in the U.S. and professionally around the world. Together with ACG, BFI, and Skechers, we’re proud to continue creating meaningful opportunities for boys and girls to learn, compete and grow through basketball — building a structured pathway for young athletes to realize their potential and reach the highest levels of the game.”
BFI President Aadhav Arjuna:
“Our continued collaboration with the NBA reflects our shared commitment to developing basketball from the ground up. The ACG Jr. NBA program gives young players across India a unique platform to learn, compete and dream big. Each year, we see growing interest in basketball at the school level, which is key to building a sustainable talent pipeline for the sport. We’re proud to support a program that’s helping make basketball more accessible and inspiring for the next generation.”
ACG Managing Director Karan Singh:
“As someone who has followed this game all my life, it’s incredibly meaningful to see young boys and girls across India embrace basketball with such passion and potential. The overwhelming response to the ACG Jr. NBA program has reinforced our belief that basketball can and should be democratized – reaching children in every corner of the country, regardless of background. Through this collaboration, we are committed to making the game more accessible, building safe and inclusive environments to play, and empowering the next generation to grow in confidence, character and ambition both on-and-off the court.”
BFI Secretary General Kulvinder Singh Gill:
“The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament is a significant step toward expanding basketball’s reach at the grassroots level. It offers young players the chance to learn, compete and build the skills and teamwork that will shape India’s next generation of talent.”
CEO and Country Manager of Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. Rahul Vira:
“As basketball’s popularity in India continues to grow, we’re proud to continue our association with the NBA to support the next generation of players through the ACG Jr. NBA program. At Skechers, innovation and performance are at the heart of everything we do, and this collaboration allows us to equip young athletes with high-quality gear that helps them play their best while enjoying the game they love.”
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social impact platform celebrating its 20th year, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.
About ACG
For over 60 plus years, ACG has been innovating production solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies, that help make people better.
As the world’s most integrated provider of oral dosage products and services, we produce capsules, barrier packaging materials, manufacturing machinery, and visual inspection and traceability solutions. All fully compliant with international standards.
Today, ACG fosters long-term collaborative partnerships with customers in 138 countries across six continents.
Together, we share a common purpose: to solve the world’s greatest health challenges and make it better for everybody we serve.
About the Basketball Federation of India
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) is the official governing body for the sport of basketball in India. Established in 1950, BFI and its 30-member state associations focus on grassroots development, nurturing over 1 million student athletes, 8,000 trained basketball coaches, and more than 50,000 physical education teachers across schools and colleges.
BFI organizes national championships, oversees Indian teams’ participation in international competitions, and collaborates with global basketball organizations to enhance the sport’s standards and reach in India. Through programs like coaching clinics, youth development initiatives, and talent identification camps, BFI strives to nurture and elevate Indian basketball talent.
Under the visionary leadership of its president and secretary general, BFI aims to unite all stakeholders by embracing technology and fostering private and international collaborations. Their ambitious vision includes elevating India’s FIBA ranking from the current 82nd to the top 10 and qualifying for the 2036 Olympics.
For more information, please visit our official website at basketballfederationindia.org.
About Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Skechers U.S.A., Inc., The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California. Skechers designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow our lifestyle and Skechers Performance sites on Instagram, X and YouTube.
For further details, visit www.skechers.in.
