Sports · 30 August 2026
IIT Madras Launches Phiball Three-Team Basketball Format
Exam-focused facts from the 30 August 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- IIT Madras launched Phiball, a three-team basketball variant, on August 29, 2026, the eve of National Sports Day.
- The inaugural Phiball match was won by A M Jain College team.
- The match was held at IIT Madras.
- Phiball is played on a circular court with three teams competing simultaneously, requiring players to defend two rims.
- The game uses a 24-second shot clock and restricts players to three dribbles per possession.
- The setup cost for Phiball is under Rs 30,000, making it affordable for grassroots sports.