# Youth basketball development in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-basketball-development-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:30:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The landscape for youth basketball in India is expanding through new competitive formats and tournaments. In August 2026, the inaugural UYBA 3x3 Basketball Tournament concluded in Noida, featuring over 800 players from 20 Indian states. This event coincided with announcements regarding the return of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup to Ahmedabad and plans for a professional basketball league by 2027.

Following this, Tero Entertainment launched 3x3 Quest India 2026, an initiative supported by the Basketball Federation of India and endorsed by FIBA. Scheduled for September 2026 in New Delhi, the project aims to integrate the Olympic 3x3 format into the local ecosystem by blending elite athleticism with urban street culture.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Tero Entertainment launches 3x3 Quest India 2026

Tero Entertainment has launched 3x3 Quest India 2026, an event in New Delhi set for September 12-13 to promote Olympic-style 3x3 basketball among young Indian players.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tero-entertainment-launches-3x3-quest-india-2026

### 2026-08-10: UYBA 3x3 Basketball Tournament concludes in Noida

The inaugural UYBA 3x3 Basketball Tournament in Noida featured 150 teams from 20 states. India also prepares to host the FIBA U18 Asia Cup in 2026 and plans a professional league for 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uyba-3x3-basketball-tournament-concludes-in-noida

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