Ramjas women win, men lose

New Delhi, November 7, 2014: It was a mixed day for Ramjas College teams on Day 3 of Indian College Basketball League (ICBL) organized by Basketball Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with IMG Reliance (IMG-R).

Day three saw a couple of low scoring matches and two high scoring games at the SGTB Khalsa College. Kirori Mal College beat Bhagat Singh 19-17 while Sri Venky College beat Arya Bhatt College 9-7. In the high scoring fixtures, Zakir Hussain beat Ramjas 70-67 while Hansraj beat Hindu 64-44.

In the women’s category, Jesus and Mary College got a walkover against IP College. But the hosts had a bad day in this category. Khalsa College lost to Ramjas 17-27. In their second match of the day, Jesus and Mary lost to Kirori Mal by 29-45 while hosts Khalsa in their second outing could not change their fortunes losing 28-38 to Maitery College.

At SGTB Khalsa College: Premier League Results

Men’s: Kirori Mal College beat Bhagat Singh 19-17; Sri Venky College beat Arya Bhatt College 9-7; Zakir Hussain beat Ramjas College 70-67; Hansraj College beat Hindu College 64-44

Women’s: Jesus and Mary College got a W/O against IP College; Khalsa College lost to Ramjas College 17-27; Jesus and Mary College lost to Kirori Mal College 29-45; Khalsa College lost to Maitery College 28-38

About the Basketball Federation of India

The Basketball Federation of India or BFI is the governing and controlling body of basketball in India, and is responsible for the development and promotion of the sport at all levels. BFI has been involved in conducting camps, clinics, events, and training sessions at its academies for the development of basketball. BFI came into being in 1935 and took complete control over Indian basketball in 1950. Prior to that time, the Indian Olympic Association handled the conduct of Indian basketball championships. Since 1950, the BFI has been conducting various such championships, from the grassroots to senior team participation in international tournaments. In addition, the BFI has been responsible for the establishment of strong sub-junior and junior level programs. The BFI has to its credit produced several international players of repute, among them 17 have been bestowed with the honor of Arjuna Award. More information at www.indiabasketball.org

About IMG Reliance

IMG Reliance Pvt Ltd., is an equal joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India’s largest and most recognized private sector company, and IMG Worldwide (IMG), the world’s leading sports marketing and management company. The joint venture company will develop market and manage sports and entertainment in India. Its current assets include India’s premier fashion event, Lakmé Fashion Week and South Asia’s only ATP World Tour event, the Aircel Chennai Open. IMG Reliance has entered agreements with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) to create a new professional basketball league and manage all aspects of the commercial rights to the game in India and the All India Football Federation (AIFF), to improve, popularize and promote the game of football throughout India, from the grassroots to the professional level. IMG Reliance has also created a scholarship program to identify and train talented young Indians from sports including – basketball, soccer and tennis at IMG’s world-class sports training facilities at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.