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On behalf of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association, heartfelt congratulations to the Tamil Nadu Under-16 Girls Basketball Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the CM Chashak 41st Youth National Basketball Championship 2026. This remarkable victory is a proud moment for Tamil Nadu basketball and a testament to the dedication, discipline, determination and teamwork of our young players. — AADHAV ARJUNA, President, Tamil Nadu Basketball Association

The Tamil Nadu Basketball Association is delighted to share glimpses of the felicitation ceremony held on 08.10.2026 at Hotel Leela Palace, Chennai, in honour of our Tamil Nadu Sub-Junior (U-13) Girls' Team, National Basketball Champions – 2026, by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. C. Joseph Vijay. The young champions, accompanied by their proud parents, were deeply delighted and honoured by the recognition and appreciation extended by the Government of Tamil Nadu. TNBA expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Sports Minister, Thiru Aadhav Arjuna, who also serves as the President of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association, for his continued commitment to strengthening basketball at the grassroots level and nurturing young talent across the State.

The 51st Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship (Boys & Girls) concluded successfully at the Maris Stella College Indoor Stadium, Vijayawada, on 4 October 2026. Defending champions Tamil Nadu successfully retained the Girls' title, reaffirming their strong presence in the junior basketball arena. Dhanya of Tamil Nadu (Girls) and Rajat Vyas of Rajasthan (Boys) were named the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) of the championship, each receiving a cash award of ₹50,000 in recognition of their outstanding performances. In keeping with our commitment to nurturing young talent and encouraging excellence in basketball, the championship also offered substantial financial rewards to the top-performing teams. The Gold, Silver and Bronze medal-winning teams were awarded cash prizes of ₹3,00,000, ₹2,00,000 and ₹1,00,000 respectively. The championship has once again demonstrated the depth of young basketball talent in the country and the importance of providing our aspiring players with the right platform, recognition and encouragement to excel. Congratulations to all the champions, medal winners, participants, coaches and officials for making the 51st Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship a memorable success. Regards, TNBA Secretariat

The CM Chashak 41st Youth National Basketball Championship 2026, organised by the Maharashtra State Basketball Association (MSBA) under the aegis of Basketball Federation of India (BFI), has concluded with Tamil Nadu's Under-16 Girls' team clinching the Gold Medal, winning a prize of ₹3,00,000. This outstanding achievement reflects the dedication, teamwork and exceptional skill of our young players and the tireless efforts of their coaches and support staff. On behalf of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire Tamil Nadu U-16 Girls' team on this remarkable victory. This win is a proud moment for Tamil Nadu basketball and an inspiration for the next generation of young players across the State. Congratulations to all participants, coaches, officials and everyone who contributed to making the 41st Youth National Basketball Championship a grand success. Regards, TNBA Secretariat

The U-13 Sub-Junior State Basketball Championship 2026 concluded at Jeppiaar Institute of Technology (JIT), Sriperumbudur from 5th to 13th June 2026. Girls category concluded on 9th June and Boys category on 13th June. Congratulations to all the participants, Coaches, Managers and Support Staffs. For updates visit www.tnbahub.com.

The U-16 Youth State Basketball Championship 2026 was held at Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology, Thottiam. Girls category from 17th to 21st May and Boys category from 21st to 25th May 2026. Congratulations to all champions and we thank the management of Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology, Thottiyam for their support.