Action taken by the NSF for prevention of age fraud.

The Basketball Federation of India is sending all Doubtful cases of Age fraud for X-Ray for age determination (PBH, Elbow, Wrist, Chest & Knee) after initial Dental examination, under the Age Verification Committee of the BFI constituted for all Age group categories (Sub-Juniors, Youth & Juniors) headed by a Chairman. Forged documents found by the Committee are thoroughly investigated and many times Police verification is also done, along with On-line verification. Personal and Parents Aadhar Cards as well as Original DOB’s are to be brought for inceptions. Any player found Over age or cheating is not permitted to take part in the said Championship and no Certificate and Medal is issued to the concerned individual.

The details of certificates issued by the NSFs to the participants such as the name of the athlete, date of event, position obtained by the athlete, etc. Proper record is maintained by the Basketball Federation of India of issued Certificates to players & officials by the Serial Numbers mentioned on each Certificate and then the same noted on the Official Entry form submitted by the team for each and every National Championship held under the aegis of the BFI. (Copies of the Entry forms of 2018 with mentioned Certificate numbers can be posted).