To bring together best of school and club-level talent under one roof
IH News
REGIONAL, October 13, 2025: North-East India’s rising passion for basketball is set to take centre stage this month as Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati, hosts the 1st Open North-East 5x5 School and Club Basketball Tournament 2025 from October 24 to 26. A first-of-its-kind initiative in the region, the tournament aims to bring together the best of school and club-level talent under one roof, celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship, competition, and youth empowerment.
The three-day event is expected to draw teams from across Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim. Players from different states will compete across four competitive categories — Inter-School Under-19 Boys, Inter-School Under-19 Girls, Club Open (Men), and Club Open (Women) — with each match following the globally recognised 5x5 format.
The championship not only aims to provide young athletes with a platform to showcase their skills but also aspires to set new benchmarks in regional sports infrastructure and talent development.
Organised under the aegis of the Modern School of Languages, Sports & Performing Arts, the tournament reflects a larger vision to mainstream basketball in the North-East and nurture a pipeline of players who can compete at the national and international levels.
Winners and runners-up in each category will be awarded trophies, certificates, and attractive cash prizes, while individual recognitions will honour exceptional performances, leadership and sportsmanship displayed during the competition.
Schools and clubs across the North-East are invited to be part of this landmark sporting event and secure your team’s spot in the 1st Open North-East 5x5 School and Club Basketball Tournament 2025. (Contact 81349 28416)
The event also underscores Guwahati’s growing stature as a sports hub and the region’s increasing focus on structured grassroots development. The registration deadline and submission of annexures will remain open till October 15 2025.
With its promise of intense on-court action, emerging talent and participation from across the region, the 1st Open North-East 5x5 School and Club Basketball Tournament 2025 is poised to reinforce the region’s reputation as one of India’s most dynamic sporting frontiers.
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