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ISSO National Under-17 Basketball Championship Wraps Up in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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The ISSO National U‑17 basketball tournament concluded in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, marking the end of the youth competition.
The Indian School Sports Olympiad (ISSO) wrapped up its National Under‑17 basketball championship in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, after a week of matches. The tournament brought together youth teams from across the country to compete on a neutral court.
Organisers said the event provided a platform for emerging talent to showcase skills and gain exposure to higher‑level competition. Coaches and officials highlighted the importance of such age‑group tournaments in the broader development pathway for Indian basketball.
The conclusion of the championship will be followed by a hand‑over ceremony, after which ISSO plans to host similar age‑group events in other regions, aiming to strengthen the sport’s grassroots base nationwide.
Organisers said the event provided a platform for emerging talent to showcase skills and gain exposure to higher‑level competition. Coaches and officials highlighted the importance of such age‑group tournaments in the broader development pathway for Indian basketball.
The conclusion of the championship will be followed by a hand‑over ceremony, after which ISSO plans to host similar age‑group events in other regions, aiming to strengthen the sport’s grassroots base nationwide.