DECCAN GYMKHANA (part 1)

         When it comes to basketball in Pune, Deccan Gymkhana needs no introduction. Situated in the hub of the city,the Deccan Gymkhana Sports Complex houses the basketball courts known to every player in the city. Since the gymkhana was established in the year 1906,promotion of sports and nurturing sportspersons has been a continuous endeavour throughout its illustrious sports history.Located in the heart of Pune, Deccan Gymkhana extends across an area of 14 acres,perhaps the only place where one can find such a variety of sports played under one roof.
          The Gymkhana boasts of four synthetic courts with floodlights and seating space for the spectators.It has been venue to numerous tournaments since years. The PDBA conducts its tournaments for the u-13,u-16,u-18 and open age groups on this venue.Another event of magnitude organised here is the FIREBALL which is the premier inter-college tournament of the city conducted by the LEO club.                                
            

hawk-eye view

a snap during FIREBALL

             And it isn't just a venue for basketball tournaments.The name deccan actually induces fear in  the minds of opponents.Such is the legacy created by some of the players who have spent a major chunk of their playing career on these courts.Amongst them is the current senior team of Deccan,quite often referred to as the dream team of Pune,who have been playing together for years and have hardly ever lost a match in the state.These players also form the Maharashtra senior team thus bringing glory and raising high the name of the city in the state in the field of basketball.It is said that being accompanied by quality people improves one's quality.And why not....for this has been seen in the current crop of Deccan Gymkhana youngsters who have won the district junior championship for two years in a row now.Although the boys have been almost invincible,it may take some time for the girls teams to establish their supremacy in the city.

                  There is no dearth of talent and opportunities and with such an amazing history of the club,one shouldn't worry about its future too.Watch out this space for the success stories and in-depth achievements about this club in the upcoming part "DECCAN GYMKHANA- PART 2".