The 74th Junior National Basketball Championship concluded with a series of thrilling matches and outstanding performances by Punjab Women Team held at Indore from 8th to 14th May 2024. The Punjab womens team emerged as a remarkable contender, clinching the silver medal after a hard-fought final against Karnataka, ending with a score of 51-71. A prize money of 3 lacs was awared to Punjab. Punjab Player Komalpreet Kaur won the most valuable player award for her exceptional performance and won the cash prize of 1 lac. The team was today received among much fanfare at the Guru Nanak Stadium Ludhiana, where the winners were welcomed with garlands and beats of the dhol. Punjab Basketball Association welcomed the team and celebrated the win with great enthusiasm. S. Teja Singh Dhaliwal, Secy Gen of PBA applauded the teams exceptional and consistent performance at the top level and motivated the young upcoming players to follow suit. Other Senior Members Vijay Chopra, Sumesh Chadha, Sumeet Malhotra, Sukhbir Dhaliwal, Veerpal Dhillon, Avnish Agarwal, of the association were also present to facilitate the winners. RS Gill Ex DGP and president of PBA sent his greetings alongwith Parminder Singh Jr. PPS, Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar PPS to the winning team. Suman Sharma, Parminder Singh Sr. PPS and Sajjan Singh Cheema, arjuna awardees also congratulated the team. Womens Team Achievements: Final Match: Punjab vs. Karnataka (51-71) Semifinals: Punjab defeated Maharashtra 66-68, overturning their previous league match defeat. Nadar Kaur Dhillon stood out for scoring maximum points and showcasing exceptional defense. Quarterfinals: Punjab triumphed over Tamil Nadu with a score of 74-78, thanks to Chanda Gouttams five successful 3-pointers, marking her as the most outstanding player of the match. Most Valuable Player: Komalpreet Kaur Captain: Aanchal Coach: Saloni, whose motivational guidance was crucial during clutch moments. Manager: Rajinder Singh The Punjab womens team has consistently performed well, winning medals for four consecutive years in the junior category. The team roster included: Aanchal (Captain) Komalpreet Kaur Nadar Kaur Dhillon Chanda Gouttam Gagandeep Kaur Sunaina Saini Renuka Karen Malhotra Pinky Sania Navreet Kaur Krishanpreet Kaur Prize Money: Team Silver: ₹3 lakhs Komalpreet Kaur: ₹1 lakh for her outstanding performance Komalpreet Kaur: A Rising Star Komalpreet Kaur, at just 17 years old, has shown extraordinary talent and dedication. She started playing basketball in 2018 but her best came when she was recommended by her coach Yadwinder to join the Ludhiana Basketball Academy. Her achievements include: Junior National Medals: Gold (2021), Bronze (2022), Silver (2023, 2024) Senior Team Participation International Representation: Three times Khelo India Junior: 2 Gold, 1 Silver Awards: Most Valuable Player in the 2024 Indore Championship, Best 3-Point Shooter in 2023 Junior Nationals with a ₹50,000 cash prize Komalpreet attributes her success to the Ludhiana Basketball Academy and the unwavering support of her mother, Charanjit Kaur, and Coach Saloni. Boys Team Performance: The Punjab boys team secured 5th place, having reached the quarterfinals before losing to Rajasthan, the eventual winners.
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