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Ahmedabad hosts FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers

Ahmedabad is hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers – Window 3, with the Indian men's basketball team taking on Qatar and Lebanon at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura from July 2 to July 5 as part of its qualification campaign for the global tournament.India opened its campaign against Qatar on July 2 and will next face Lebanon on July 5 in two crucial matches that could shape its progress in the Asian Qualifiers.


Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said Ahmedabad is steadily emerging as a major sporting destination by hosting prestigious international events across multiple disciplines. He noted that the city is welcoming another major international tournament just a week after successfully staging the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Cup, which was held in Ahmedabad from June 20 to 28 and marked the first time India hosted the continental event."Ahmedabad is rapidly establishing itself as a premier sports hub. Hosting another major international basketball tournament within a week of the Asian Volleyball Championship reflects Gujarat's world-class sporting infrastructure and our commitment to promoting international sporting events in the state," Sanghavi said.


The fixtures form part of India's campaign in the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. Under head coach Scott Flemming, the Indian team is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase, with a strong focus on developing young talent and gaining valuable international exposure.Ranked 76th in the world and 14th in Asia in the latest FIBA rankings, India will aim to bounce back after a difficult start to its qualification campaign. Playing at home is expected to provide an added advantage as the team faces two experienced Asian opponents.The Indian squad features promising players including Kanwar Sandhu, Pranav Prince, Princepal Singh, and Harsh Dagar, who have delivered encouraging performances in recent international competitions.Large crowds are expected at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex as Ahmedabad hosts four days of international basketball action, with both fixtures carrying significant importance in India's bid to improve its standing in Asian basketball while reinforcing the city's growing reputation as a venue for major global sporting events.

(State Correspondent)


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