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Sunny Bhandarkar Exclusive: EPBL Founder Eyes Brighter Future For Indian Basketball

^{Published on 2024-12-09 14:05:19 - Outlookindia}
 

• In addition to Elite Pro Basketball League, Sunny Bhandarkar is planning to launch EWPBL and UBL for women and rising young players, respectively apart from academies and collegiate tournaments

The article from Outlook India features an exclusive interview with Sunny Bhandarkar, the founder of the Elite Pro Basketball League (EPBL) and the Elite Women's Pro Basketball League (EWPBL). Bhandarkar discusses his vision for elevating basketball in India, highlighting the leagues' role in providing a platform for both men and women to showcase their talent. He talks about the challenges of promoting basketball in a cricket-dominated nation, the importance of grassroots development, and the need for better infrastructure and international exposure for Indian players. Bhandarkar also shares insights on the growth of the leagues, the inclusion of foreign players to raise the competitive level, and his aspirations to make basketball a mainstream sport in India, potentially leading to more Indian players competing on the global stage.

Read the Full Outlookindia Article at:
[ https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/others/sunny-bhandarkar-exclusive-interview-epbl-ewpbl-leagues-founder-eyes-brighter-future-for-indian-basketball ]

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