Colombo Basketball Club heads to Chennai for SABA showdown

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Colombo Basketball Club team at BIA yesterday

Colombo Basketball Club jetted off to Chennai yesterday evening, ready to stake their claim at the SABA Club Championship, South Asia’s premier club-level basketball showdown, set to unfold in the bustling South Indian city.

This five-team tournament brings together the crème de la crème of South Asia’s domestic basketball scene.

Colombo BC earned their stripes after edging out Colombo Bulls in a one-sided final of the local championship held last month.

Colombo’s traveling squad boasts a dynamic blend of experience and youth, featuring: Narvin Ganesh, Charuka Fernando, Mindika Wijenayake, Sanjeewa Kulamina, Nimesh Fernando, Baratha Ranatunga, Dasun Mendis, Sasindu Gajanayake, Rukshan Atapattu, Methika Jayasinghe, Brent Thevakumar, Sharo Perera, and Simron Yoganathan.

Backing their campaign are key sponsors Gaja, taking the lead as the principal partner of the tour, with My Cola stepping in as the official clothing sponsor.