BFI signs MoU with Basketball Australia

BFI president Aadhav Arjuna with Consul General of Australia in Chennai Silai Zaki, centre, and Vice-Consul General Katrina Knapp. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Basketball Federation of India (BFI) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Basketball Australia. The partnership is aimed at strengthening coach, referee and player development and fostering closer sporting ties between the two countries.According to a BFI release on Friday, the collaboration will include friendly matches, exchange programmes and international exposure tours, particularly for the junior players.The two federations will also facilitate knowledge-sharing in sports science, high-performance development and modern training methodologies. The tie-up will extend to sharing expertise and best practices in sports governance, sports administration and institutional development.The MoU was signed virtually by Aadhav Arjuna, president of the BFI. Basketball Australia was represented by its Chief Executive Officer Matt Scriven and general manager (Government and International Relations) Tristan Russell. Published - November 13, 2026 06:16 pm IST