New Delhi: Welcoming the new move by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to allow Sikh players to wear head coverings for a two-year test period, the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) today said that it is sure the temporary ruling will soon become permanent.

In a meeting held over the weekend, basketball's world governing body announced that a two-year test phase has been put into place in which exceptions for headgear will be allowed under some circumstances.