Hyderabad : The South Central Railway Sports Association (SCRSA), under the aegis of the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), is organizing the 49th All India Railway (Women) Basketball Championship at the Railway Sports Complex, Secunderabad, from 30th October to 4th November 2026. The event was inaugurated today at Railway Sports Complex Grounds, Secunderabad by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, South Central Railway who was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Ms. Aroma Singh Thakur, IG cum Principal Chief Security Commissioner, SCR & President, SCR Sports Association; P. Koteswara Rao, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer (Staff Welfare Services) & General Secretary, SCRSA; Y. Srinivas, Deputy Chief Engineer/Construction & Secretary Basketball and other senior officials and sports personnel were also present.
A total of 13 teams, including the host team South Central Railway, are participating in the championship. The matches will be conducted on a league-cum-knockout basis, featuring prominent national and international-level players.
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Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, extended his best wishes to all the participating teams and wished them success in the championship. He encouraged the players to display their talent, uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and give their best throughout the tournament. He also highlighted the importance of sports in promoting teamwork, discipline and physical fitness.
In the previous edition, South Central Railway emerged as champions, followed by Eastern Railway and South Western Railway in second and third positions, respectively. The defending champions will aim to retain their title against strong competitors.
