Slum Basketball
Deepalaya Basketball Program
Youth Development
Building Character and Confidence Through Sports
Considering the overall development of a community it was a long pending need to introduce a physical/sports activity for our young beneficiaries in Sanjay Colony slums where Deepalaya is already running various impactful projects under one roof. The wait was over on March 11, 2022, when Deepalaya in collaboration with Dribble Academy formally inaugurated the ‘Slum Basketball Program’ for our youth who otherwise, are prone to many ill effects of society in their idle time after school hours. It was a proud moment to get 80 enrollments from the community boys & girls on the day of the inauguration itself. We, at Deepalaya, are all set to provide professional coaching to all the aspirants and look forward to contributing to India’s sports arena by producing good sportspersons.
SLUM BASKETBALL INAUGURATION ON MARCH 11, 2022. The project is being implemented with the help of the Dribble Basketball Academy
Case Study
From Beginner to Champion the Journey of Sumit Gupta
Sumit, a young boy from Harkesh Nagar joined the Basketball Program in June 2022 with no prior exposure to the sport. Coming from a modest background, he began his journey as a complete novice. Through Deepalaya’s training and mentorship, and his dedication of never missing any practice session, not only did his game improve but he earned himself the team Captaincy for multiple tournaments.
Sumit has represented Deepalaya in over 20 local and state-level tournaments but has also led his college team (at PGDAV College) to multiple semi-final and final appearances. His growth continued as he competed in the Delhi Olympics 2024, the FIBA Men’s Open Tournament, and the D. Boll League 2025. With over 30 inter-college matches under his belt, he has gained invaluable experience. While pursuing his B.Sc, he aspires to represent India and become a coach, inspiring and mentoring others. His journey reflects Deepalaya Basketball Program transfor mative impact in nurturing talent, fostering leadership, and empowering youth through sports.
Student Strength
