Resubelpara, Oct 23: Salgro13 completed a double-title triumph at the Salgro Inter Club Basketball Tournament 2026, winning both the men’s and women’s finals as the six-day competition concluded at Resubelpara Girls’ Higher Secondary School in North Garo Hills on Wednesday.
The Salgro13 men’s team defeated Samurai 82–70 in the final, while their women’s counterparts overcame Shehoops 50–39 to secure the second title for the club.
Organised by the District Basketball Association (DBA), North Garo Hills, the tournament was held from October 16 to 21 and featured 12 men’s teams and four women’s teams from across the Garo Hills region.
T. G. Momin, Additional Deputy Commissioner of North Garo Hills, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. She encouraged both winners and runners-up to assess their performances, learn from their mistakes and use the experience to prepare for future competitions.
DBA North Garo Hills general secretary Anthony Sengkam Marak expressed satisfaction with the successful conduct of the tournament, highlighting the importance of such competitions in nurturing young talent and promoting basketball in the region. He also emphasised the role of sporting activities in engaging teenagers positively and keeping them away from anti-social influences.
