Exclusive | 'Came to Japan from India for basketball, now can't go back': The harsh reality of being an Indian hoopster
Indian basketball prodigy Arvinder Singh left Punjab for Japan to play professionally, chasing a dream India’s inconsistent leagues couldn’t offer. Living alone, cooking his own meals, and navigating language barriers, he continues to hone his skills, even if it means risking a spot in India’s World Cup qualifiers. Hope for Indian hoops arrives with the country’s first professional league in 2026.
Indian basketball prodigy Arvinder Singh left Punjab for Japan to play professionally, chasing a dream India’s inconsistent leagues couldn’t offer. Living alone, cooking his own meals, and navigating language barriers, he continues to hone his skills, even if it means risking a spot in India’s World Cup qualifiers. Hope for Indian hoops arrives with the country’s first professional league in 2026.
