Bengaluru, Oct 12: Bengaluru will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 from October 20 to 25, with six of the continent’s leading women’s clubs, including Indian Railways, set to compete for the title.
The participating teams are Denso Iris of Japan, Cheongju KB Stars of South Korea, Sichuan Yuanda Meile of China, Akari Sparks of the Philippines, Cathay Life Tigers of Chinese Taipei and Indian Railways, the national champions.
“Bengaluru is honoured to host another FIBA competition. Hosting the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 is a proud moment for Karnataka and reflects our commitment to promoting sports and providing athletes with opportunities to compete at the highest level,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said.
K Govindaraj, president of FIBA Asia and secretary of the Karnataka State Basketball Association, said the tournament would bring together some of the strongest women’s club teams in the region. (PTI)