The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) backed 3\u00d73 Pro Basketball League (3BL) is returning for the third straight season. The season is scheduled to tip off in Chandigarh from fifth March with the finals scheduled on twenty first March 2022.<\/p>
The announcement was made earlier at present by Mr. Rohit Bakshi, 3BL Commissioner and Mrs. Prerna Sharma, Director, 3BL. Also in attendance on the press convention in Taj Mahal lodge, had been BFI Secretary General Mr. Chander Mukhi Sharma, alongside the highest Indian and international taking part gamers. Mr. Vikas Bansal and Mr. Rajeev Tiwari, the homeowners of Gurugram Masters franchise, which is the reigning champion within the males\u2019s league, had been current as nicely.<\/p>
\u201cWe are happy to grant exclusive rights to 3BL\u2019s professional league as an added avenue for our star players to shine,\u201d Mr. Chander Mukhi Sharma mentioned. \u201c3BL will provide additional income and exposure to many Indian basketball athletes.\u201d<\/p>
\u201cWe strongly believe India will be in 2024 Paris Olympics. By the end of 3BL Season 3, Indian teams\u2019 global FIBA 3\u00d73 federation ranking should be at least 30th, from the current 70th (in men) and 55th (in women). This will give India a boost we all have been waiting for,\u201d Mr. Rohit Bakshi mentioned.<\/p>
\u201cWe would like to thank Nivia for coming on board as the official Apparel Partner, Wyndham Chandigarh Mohali as the Hospitality & Venue Partner, and Boxo Singh Sports Worldwide Pvt. Ltd. as the Name Partner,\u201d Mrs. Prerna Sharma mentioned. \u201cBeing a woman entrepreneur myself, it gives me great joy to have our pathbreaking Women\u2019s League return for a second straight season.\u201d<\/p>
3BL Season 3 can be reside streamed on Sony LIV, with extra weekly particular programming to be aired on Sony Six.<\/p>
League Format, Teams & Schedule<\/p>
Twelve males\u2019s groups and six girls\u2019s groups are taking part throughout six rounds. Winners can be introduced on the finish of every spherical, and the winner of the ultimate spherical can be topped the general champion.<\/p>
The detailed fixtures and staff rosters are connected individually.<\/p>
Besides engaging salaries, prize cash and FIBA 3\u00d73 rating factors to particular person gamers, the highest groups additionally get the possibility to compete at prestigious FIBA 3\u00d73 World Tour occasions.<\/p>
Gurugram Masters (males) and Kochi Stars (girls) are the defending champions.<\/p>
\u201cIn 3BL season 3, we will defend our title and aim for FIBA 3\u00d73 World Tour Final 2022,\u201d Mr. Vikas Bansal, Gurugram Masters proprietor mentioned.<\/p>
\u201cWe have invested heavily on 3\u00d73 to promote and grow our team this year. We will win the title in 3BL Season 3 and shine in FIBA 3\u00d73 World Tours in 2022,\u201d Mr. Rajeev Tiwari, Gurugram Masters proprietor mentioned.<\/p>
72 males\u2019s gamers (throughout 12 groups) and 36 girls\u2019s gamers (throughout 6 groups) from throughout India and overseas can be taking part.<\/p>
Top Indian nationwide staff stars akin to Raspreet Sidhu (former Indian National staff captain), Amjyot Singh Gill (ex-NBA G-League participant), Vishesh Bhriguvanshi (Arjuna Awardee), Amritpal Singh (former Indian National staff captain), Stephy Nixon, Palpreet Singh (ex-NBA G-League draftee), Aravind Annadurai, Jagdeep Singh Bains, Akilan Pari and Arvind Arumugam can be in motion. Joining them can be 3\u00d73 specialists from throughout the globe, together with Indian-origin 3BL stars Inderbir Singh Gill and Bikramjit Gill.<\/p>
Up-and-coming India abilities Princepal Singh (ex-NBA G-League draftee), Sahaij Sekhon, Arvind Kumar and Sejin Mathew, amongst others, can be making their skilled 3\u00d73 debuts.<\/p>
\u201cIt is an honour for me to be representing my city franchise, and that too playing at home,\u201d mentioned Mr. Amjyot Singh Gill of Chandigarh Beasts.<\/p>
\u201cI thank 3BL for providing such a wonderful platform for Indian basketball players. I look forward to leading my Delhi Divas team to its maiden title,\u201d Ms. Raspreet Sidhu mentioned.<\/p>
\u201cI am excited to witness India\u2019s hospitality. Participating in 3BL is an opportunity of a lifetime,\u201d mentioned Mr. Carlos Martinez, captain of the Spanish 3\u00d73 Basketball Team and prime ranked 3\u00d73 athlete on this planet. Martinez can be representing Mumbai Heroes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) backed 3\u00d73 Pro Basketball League (3BL) is returning for the third straight season. The season is scheduled to tip off in Chandigarh from fifth March with the finals scheduled on twenty first March 2022. The announcement was made earlier at present by Mr. Rohit Bakshi, 3BL Commissioner and Mrs. Prerna Sharma, Director, 3BL. Also in attendance on the press convention in Taj Mahal lodge, had been BFI Secretary General Mr. Chander Mukhi Sharma, alongside the highest Indian and international taking part gamers. Mr. Vikas Bansal and Mr. Rajeev Tiwari, the homeowners of Gurugram Masters franchise, which is the reigning…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8210,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3bl-season-iii"],"yoast_head":"\n