India U18 boys' and girls' basketball teams won the SABA Qualifiers in Colombo, led by Nagaland's Sentiningsang Longkumer.
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DIMAPUR — India secured dominant victories in both the boys' and girls' categories at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026: SABA Qualifiers, held in Colombo over the weekend.
The India U18 girls' team went undefeated through the competition, defeating Sri Lanka and Maldives in the group phase before clinching the title with an 83-57 win over Sri Lanka in the final.
According to an update, with this victory, India secured a place in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026: Division B, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from July 13 to the 19th.
Meanwhile, the India U18 boys’ team defeated Sri Lanka 78-56 in the final, ensuring the top Sub-Zone ranking. As hosts of the upcoming FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad from August 13 to the 23rd, India had already qualified, allowing runner-up Sri Lanka to join the continental event. The Maldives claimed third place with a 62-59 win over Bangladesh.
The Indian basketball delegation was led by Honorary Secretary of the Nagaland Basketball Association, Sentiningsang Longkumer, who served as the Head of Delegation and manager of the girls' team.