03/07/2026
“Heads up, champions.”
I know this one hurts. Losing a final by such a close margin isn’t easy—it stings, and it should. Because it shows how much you cared, how much you fought, and how close you were.
But listen to me carefully…
You didn’t lose today. You proved who you are.
You showed heart.
You showed discipline.
You showed that you belong at the very top.
Finals are not just about winning medals—they are about building character. And today, every single one of you showed the character of a true athlete.
Scoreboards will forget this game.
People will forget the margin.
But they will remember the team that fought till the very last second.
And that team… is YOU.
This is not the end of your story. This is the beginning.
Use this pain.
Use this moment.
Let it fuel your hunger to come back stronger, faster, and better.
Next time we step on that court, we don’t just play…
We finish what we started.
I am proud of each one of you. Always.
Coach, Bhubaneswar Basketball Association BBA