Deccan Elite Cup 2026: 32 Teams Gear Up for Intense Basketball Action
Pune, April 6, 2026: The first edition of the Deccan Elite Cup Basketball Tournament 2026 is set to kick off with a total of 32 teams in the under-16 boys and girls categories. Organized by Deccan Gymkhana, the tournament will take place at the Basketball Court, Deccan Gymkhana, from April 7th to 12th, 2026.
Mr. Girish Inamdar, Finance Secretary of Deccan Gymkhana, and Mr. Chandrashekar Apte, Basketball Secretary of Deccan Gymkhana, expressed their enthusiasm for the event. “We are delighted to host the first edition of the Deccan Elite Cup, which brings together some of the most promising young basketball talent from across the region. This tournament aims to provide a competitive platform for budding players and contribute to the growth of grassroots basketball,” they said.
The tournament has received generous support from sponsors such as Yadnya Construction, Atharva Real Estate Consultancy, Sharangdhar Kulkarni (supported by Safemax), Scon, Amol Enterprises, Woodlands, Gokhale Foods, and Pocari Sweat.
The tournament will feature 32 teams, evenly divided into 16 boys' teams and 16 girls' teams. The competition will be conducted on a league-cum-knockout basis. The boys' teams include Host Deccan Gymkhana, Rahul Singh Basketball Academy, Nahata, Vidyanchal, SG Academy, Mastan, Vidya Valley, SSBA, Beed, ABC, CBC, Ground UP, St Marys, NB Hoops Satara, MSD Basketball Academy, and Ranjit Gujar Basketball Academy Satara.
The girls' teams participating are Deccan Gymkhana A, City Pride School Nigdi, SG Academy, Vidya Valley, Maharashtra Mandal, ABC, Dastur, Chonde Patil, St Marys, Sai Sports Academy, MSD Basketball Academy, Deccan Gymkhana B, Sharp Shooters, Vidyanchal, Falcons, and Sportjee.
The event will offer a total prize money of Rs. 1,50,000. The winning team will receive a trophy and Rs. 40,000, while the runner-up will get a trophy and Rs. 20,000. The third-place winner will be awarded a trophy and Rs. 10,000. Additionally, the player of the tournament will receive attractive prizes.
The tournament will be inaugurated by Mr. Govind Krishnan, Honorary General Secretary of the Maharashtra State Basketball Association. This event is expected to not only showcase the skills of young basketball players but also foster a sense of community and sportsmanship among the participants.
Deccan Gymkhana, a prominent sports club in Pune, has a rich history of promoting various sports disciplines. The club aims to provide a conducive environment for young athletes to develop their skills and reach their full potential. The Deccan Elite Cup is a significant step towards achieving this goal and nurturing the next generation of basketball stars.
