ABOUT LUDHIANA BASKETBALL ACADEMY :
The first ever basketball academy in Punjab (INDIA) with tripartite arrangements was inaugurated on 20-08-2003 by the then sponsor Mr. Harjinder Singh Dhanoa, an NRI from Parasrampur (Jalandhar district).
This academy was set up with the support of Mr. Harjinder Singh Dhanoa, sponsoring the recurring expenditure, Punjab State Govt. (Directorate of Sports, Punjab) providing infrastructure such as dormitory accommodation for lodging the players, and basketball grounds (one in door court and two outdoor courts) and multi-gym for conditioning training. Punjab Basketball Association is providing all technical services such as training and playing equipment, selection of talents, providing competition opportunities, making boarding arrangements, providing playing kit and giving affiliation to the Academy.
OBJECTIVES OF THE LUDHIANA BASKETBALL ACADEMY :
Main Objective of the academy is to develop tall talented basketball players of young age between16 to 18 years from Punjab and neighbouring states into international level players.
The Academy also serves as a center of excellence for talented players who have learned basketball earlier.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF LUDHIANA BASKETBALL ACADEMY:
The Academy has developed 5 international players. The highlight of our achievement is preparing two young (18 year old) and tall players who represented India in Asian competitions for Seniors besides excelling in Senior and Junior National Championships.
Other player under 16 years have also represented the country.
Some more young tall players have participated in National Championships and are being groomed to reach the level of international standard. |
