Haryana Team Wins Gold in Under-23 National Basketball Championship, Defeats Punjab

The Haryana men's basketball team has secured the gold medal at the inaugural Under-23 National Basketball Championship by defeating Punjab in the final match. The tournament was held in Guwahati, Assam from March 18 to 24.

In a commanding performance, Haryana defeated Punjab 94-73 in the championship game to claim the gold medal. The victory marked the culmination of an exceptional tournament run for the Haryana squad. 

Impressive Tournament Journey

The Haryana team demonstrated remarkable skill and consistency throughout the championship:

• They defeated Meghalaya, West Bengal, and Chandigarh in their league matches
• Overcame Bihar in the pre-quarterfinals
• Beat Tamil Nadu in the quarterfinals 
• Defeated Karnataka in the semifinals before facing Punjab in the final 

Under the leadership of Captain Sahil Taya, the team delivered outstanding performances in every match of the tournament.

Key Players' Contributions

Several players made notable contributions to the team's success:

• Rajan
• Deependra
• Ankush
• Rahul 
• Ajay
• Lakshya 

Coach Vinay Shyoran congratulated the team on their victory. Assistant coach Deepak Sharma and team manager Vishal Singh praised the players, noting that the team's hard work had paid off.

The players expressed their gratitude to Haryana State Basketball Association Administrator and Hisar Commissioner A. Srinivas for selecting skilled players and sending a strong team to the competition. This victory highlights Haryana's growing prominence in basketball at the national level and showcases the talent being developed in the state's basketball program.