Sambhaji Kadam Basketball Academy Wins Maiden U-13 Poona District Championship
Pune, 14th February 2026: The Sambhaji Kadam Basketball Academy (SKBA) has won its first Under-13 Boys Poona District Basketball Championship title, achieving the milestone within two-and-a-half years of its establishment.
Strong Performance Throughout Tournament
The SKBA boys’ team delivered a consistent performance during the tournament, registering victories with margins ranging between 15 and 20 points. The championship-winning squad comprised Aditya, Rajvardhan, Amer, Tanuj, Tanush, Aarush, Mayank, Arahant, Aarav, Jaswant, Vihaan and Param.
Team officials said the players maintained discipline on the court and executed their game plans effectively across matches.
Leadership and Support
The academy is led by its Director and Founder, Sharad Nagane. The team also receives guidance from Sambhaji Kadam, who is currently serving as coach of the Indian national basketball team.
The academy acknowledged the support of Rahul (Appa) Bhandare and Ashwini Bhandare, Corporator of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), for their contribution to the development of young athletes.
Coaching Staff and Parental Support
The coaching team includes Sharad Nagane, Sanjay, Uttekar, Nilesh, Rahul (Appa), Satish, Omi, Pranav, Ashish and Atharva.
Founder Sharad Nagane thanked the parents for their continued encouragement and support, stating that their involvement has played an important role in the academy’s progress.
