Basketball booms under Service's sporting push

摘要

A strong display from the men's team at last month's Inter-Services showdown underlined the current strength within the Army basketball scene. More than 40 players attended a two-week training and selection camp in Grantham ahead of the tournament and with key personnel due to return to the fold the future is looking bright. Head coach Cpl "Bam Bam" Daley (REME) told SoldierSport the discipline is thriving among the ranks, with corps and unit competitions forming the ideal proving ground for emerging talent. "You can see that units are investing a lot of time in the sport and basketball is getting more recognition," he explained. "The Inter-Corps contest is a vital fixture as it is a chance to spot new players. I want the best people to come forward and we are using PTIs in training regiments to identify newcomers as well." Daley said the drawdown in Afghanistan has been another contributing factor towards the growth as more time is now available for sporting pursuits.