Under the aegis of the Khel Mahakumbh 2025-26, a selection process for the Chief Minister’s Championship Trophy Basketball competition is being held in Haridwar district. In this regard, a selection process for the Under-14 and Under-19 boys’ basketball competition was organized on January 19, 2026, at the Nehru Yuva Kendra, near Bhagat Singh Chowk, Ranipur, Haridwar. District Youth Welfare and Provincial Defence Corps Officer, Pramod Chandra Pandey, informed that the selection process was successfully conducted under the chairmanship of the Nodal Officer for Khel Mahakumbh 2025, Mukesh Kumar Bhatt. A large number of players participated in the selection process and showcased their skills.

He also informed that the selection process for the Under-14 and Under-19 girls’ basketball competition will be held on January 20, 2026, at the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Haridwar.