The Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament 2026 will feature 100 teams competing across the men's and women's categories. As part of its association with the tournament, Kauvery Hospital is sponsoring 35 women players from Phoenix India Academy Basketball Club. The athletes will compete in four age categories: 30+, 35+, 40+ and 45+.
The participating women represent diverse personal and professional backgrounds, including working professionals, married women, homemakers and mothers. They come from several cities and regions across the country, including Chennai, Bangalore, Dehradun, Mumbai, Punjab, Kerala, Coimbatore and Salem, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for competitive sports among women across different stages of life.
Through its support for the tournament, Kauvery Hospital aims to encourage active living, physical fitness, preventive health awareness and increased participation of women in sports. The initiative also highlights the importance of women continuing to prioritise their health, personal fitness and passion regardless of age or life responsibilities.
Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Manivannan Selvaraj, Managing Director of Kauvery Hospital, said, "At Kauvery Hospital, supporting this tournament is deeply meaningful for us because it celebrates women who continue to choose fitness, discipline and passion alongside their everyday responsibilities. Many of these women are professionals, homemakers, mothers and individuals who manage multiple roles in life, yet they step onto the court with remarkable energy and confidence. Their participation is a powerful reminder that health and self-care should never take a backseat, no matter the age or stage of life. Kauvery Hospital is proud to support women in sport and to stand with every woman who chooses to stay active, strong and inspired."
The Stephen Koshy International Masters Basketball Tournament is expected to bring together experienced players, sports enthusiasts and supporters of active living, creating a strong platform to promote physical fitness, community participation and women's empowerment through sports.
Kauvery Hospital continues to support initiatives that advance preventive healthcare, active lifestyles, community wellbeing and meaningful public engagement. As a leading healthcare provider, the hospital remains committed to delivering patient-centric, ethical and advanced medical care while encouraging healthier communities through sustained participation in health and sporting initiatives.
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