An important opportunity has arisen for aspiring basketball players in Bhagalpur district. The Basketball Association of Bhagalpur is organizing selection trials for the district team for the upcoming 'Bihar State Youth Basketball Championship'. These trials will be held on August 9, 2026, at Bahadurpur Court. Osho Anand, the organizing secretary of the association, has informed all school and college principals, guardians, coaches, and players in the district about this.

All preparations for the trials have been completed. Interested players must report on time in proper basketball kits. Vishwajit Kumar (Mob. 7549363908) will be responsible for document verification. A four-member selection committee, comprising Dr. Aditya Aman, Akshay Aman, Satyam Roy, and Joy Babu Ram Soren, has been formed to ensure fair selection of the district team. The decision of the selection committee will be final and binding.

Additionally, the Basketball Association of Bhagalpur will host an honor ceremony on August 8 at Bahadurpur Basketball Court. This ceremony is to felicitate the medal-winning players of Bhagalpur's Under-14 boys' and girls' teams who excelled in the 'Bihar State Sub-Junior Basketball Championship', held recently in Darbhanga from July 31 to August 2. These players brought glory to the district with their outstanding performance. During the felicitation ceremony, the winning players will be awarded medals, trophies, and certificates. Coaches and managers who guided the team will also be honored for their invaluable contributions. The association has urged sports enthusiasts, citizens, and parents from the city to attend in large numbers and encourage these budding young players.