Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani was at NSCI Dome in Worli to witness first-ever NBA match in India among the excitement among basketball fans. Over the years, Reliance Foundation Junior NBA has impacted 11 million children and trained 10,000 coaches in 34 cities of 20 Indian states.
Nita Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Foundation, presented the ceremonial 'Match Ball' to NBA officials on October 4, ahead of the first-ever NBA game between Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings in India. She was accompanied by Radhika Merchant
Nita Ambani said, "It is my dream to see India become a truly multi-sport nation. Reliance Foundation is excited to present the first-ever NBA game in India and share our joy of celebration of 6 years of NBA partnership with these wonderful and budding basketballers from our Junior NBA program. Promoting education and sports in children is my mission and I hope to see India on the pinnacle of the global sport."
A stadium full of boys and girls, all in the age of 10 to 16 years were at their sporting best as they cheered for their favourite team during the historic first-ever NBA game in India between Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings at the NSCI Dome, in Mumbai
The children, who came to the arena representing the Reliance Foundation Junior NBA program, were specially invited by Nita Ambani, chairperson of Reliance Foundation as part of its celebration of a successful 6 years partnership with the NBA in India
In picture: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Anand Ahuja and Karan Boolani
The NBA India Games 2019 will reach fans in more than 200 countries via television, digital and social media
In picture: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Anand Ahuja and Karan Boolani
The NBA tournament caught the nation's attention when during the 'Howdy Modi' event at Houston, US President Donald Trump hinted that he might visit India to witness India's first NBA game
In picture: Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's husband and NBA enthusiast Anand Ahuja was present at the first-ever NBA match in India on October 4, 2019, at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai
Rannvijay Singh Singha present at the first-ever NBA match in India on October 4, 2019, at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai
Rahul Bose and Saiyami Kher were present at the first-ever NBA match in India on October 4, 2019, at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai
Saiyami Kher was present at the first-ever NBA match in India on October 4, 2019, at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai
Indian professional basketball player Satnam Singh was present at the first-ever NBA match in India on October 4, 2019, at NSCI Dome, Worli in Mumbai
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