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New Delhi [India], May 14 (ThePRTree): In a watershed moment for Indian basketball, the nation's top administrative body, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has formally granted recognition to '3BL', India's only FIBA recognized 3x3 professional basketball league. With the recognition and support of BFI the sport of basketball is set to get a mega boost in the country, especially in the shorter 3x3 format and drastically improve India's qualification chances for the 3x3 basketball events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Speaking about the association of 3BL and BFI, 3BL Chairman Yoshiya Kato said, "We are thrilled as well as excited to be exclusively recognized by BFI and FIBA. This elevates us among the only 3x3 basketball professional leagues in the world to be exclusively recognized by the international and national bodies. India has all the potential for becoming a basketball superpower in the 21st century and 3BL is keen to play a constructive role by building a pathway for top talent right from the grassroots to the world stage." Besides serving as a shot in the arm for India's future Olympic qualification chances, the association between the country's top basketball administrator and the organizers of India's only professional basketball league will herald multiple mutually beneficial advantages. More importantly, it will bring paradigm shift for aspiring basketball players in India to pursue professional playing opportunities within India as well as through representing their country at the FIBA 3x3 World T

"3BL is striving to improve the 3x3 competition and environment in India, especially for Indian basketball players. We will be working together with BFI to ensure India becomes a dominant force in 3x3 basketball in the world. We are very thankful to Govindaraj Kempareddy and Chander Mukhi Sharma for entrusting us with this journey we call Road to Olympics" told Rohit Bakshi, Commissioner 3BL

The association of 3BL and BFI to benefit the sports and players in multiple ways. Now men and women 3x3 teams can qualify for future Olympics, starting with the 2024 Paris Olympics. The ranking system for players will provide points, and improve the overall FIBA ranking of the country in 3x3 basketball. Availability of India's top national team players for participation in 3BL.