![]() A few of the world's top basketball powers at that time (such as the United States and Canada) withdrew from the tournament. ![]() Its most noteworthy tournament appearance was at the 1980 Summer Olympics when the team got its chance to represent Asia due to the cancellations of some teams who took part in the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics. Plagued by a lack of popularity and support for basketball at home, at times, India faded into oblivion and only had a handful of successful performances. Main article: Basketball at the 1980 Summer Olympics This win has been labelled as the "biggest basketball win in the nation's history." Its most famous moment came at the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup with the win against home favorites and most successful Asian team China by 7 points. Team India celebrated its victory at the 2014 Lusofonia Games after they finished the tournament with a 4–0 record as they beat 11-time African Champions Angola in the final. India have also won the SABA Championship five times. Further, India's basketball team won four gold medals and one silver medal at the South Asian Games and became the most successful team in South Asian region. Throughout its history, Team India qualified for the FIBA Asia Championship 25 times and is placed in the top-5 in appearances in this tournament. Ī 1936 founding member of FIBA Asia, India has one of Asia's longest basketball traditions. The team made significant improvements as the sports of basketball is becoming more popular. It is controlled by Basketball Federation of India. The India men's national basketball team represents India in international men's basketball.
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