Siliguri (West Bengal) [India]: The fourth season of the International Basketball 3x3 League concluded successfully at Kaga Basketball Academy, with Sevoke Sharks emerging as tournament champions after defeating Fulbari Guards in an intense and closely contested final.
The tournament brought together eight competitive teams and showcased the growing popularity of 3×3 basketball among student-athletes across North Bengal and surrounding regions.
The league witnessed participation from students representing several prominent educational institutions, including:
Delhi Public School
G.D. Goenka Public School
Darjeeling Public School
BSF Senior Secondary School
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sevoke Road
All participating teams displayed strong competitive spirit, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Kaga Basketball Academy Strengthening Basketball Culture in North Bengal
Hosted by Kaga Basketball Academy, the league highlighted the academy’s continued efforts toward developing grassroots basketball infrastructure and competitive opportunities for young athletes in North Bengal.
Over the years, the academy has actively promoted:
3×3 basketball tournaments
athlete development programs
training camps
basketball quests
competitive exposure platforms
for emerging players across the region.
Events such as IB3L are increasingly helping young athletes gain:
structured competition, professional exposure, and high-level playing experience.
Sevoke Sharks Secure Championship Victory
The tournament final between:
Sevoke Sharks
Fulbari Guards
delivered an exciting display of fast-paced basketball action.
Sevoke Sharks impressed throughout the final with:
strong defensive coordination
consistent scoring
disciplined teamwork
effective game management
to successfully secure the:
IB3L Season 4 Championship Title.
The championship-winning Sevoke Sharks squad included:
Govinda Sharma
Jatin Agarwal
Karan Raj
Lakshay Raj
Their performance throughout the tournament earned appreciation from coaches, organizers, and basketball supporters present at the event.
International Opportunity Through IB3L Elite Cup
One of the major highlights of IB3L Season 4 was the qualification pathway to the:
IB3L International Elite Cup
The top two teams from the tournament earned the opportunity to compete at the international-level event and represent the league on a larger competitive platform.
Continuing their strong form, the representatives from IB3L Season 4 delivered an impressive performance at the IB3L International Elite Cup and secured:
third place internationally
bringing recognition to:
Siliguri
North Bengal basketball
regional grassroots sports development initiatives
Rise of 3×3 Basketball in India
Sports observers note that 3×3 basketball is steadily gaining momentum in India due to its:
faster format
urban accessibility
youth engagement
international recognition
Grassroots leagues like IB3L are playing an important role in:
identifying young talent
increasing regional participation
building competitive basketball ecosystems outside major metropolitan cities
North Bengal, in particular, is gradually emerging as a promising region for basketball development through consistent academy-level and school-level initiatives.
Conclusion
The successful completion of International Basketball 3x3 League Season 4 reflects the growing enthusiasm for competitive basketball among young athletes in North Bengal.
With strong participation from leading schools, professional tournament organisation by Kaga Basketball Academy, and international-level exposure opportunities, the league continues contributing significantly toward the development of grassroots basketball in the region.
The performance of Sevoke Sharks and other participating teams further highlights the increasing potential of North Bengal as an emerging basketball hub in India.
