Abdul Basith
Abdul Basith is an Indian volleyball player. He has represented India in international volleyball competition and is associated with the country's pool of senior men's volleyball players.
Key facts
| Name | Abdul Basith |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Volleyball |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Volleyball has a long-established following in India, with strong domestic structures in states such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and the Indian Railways and services teams. Indian players representing the senior national team are typically drawn from these state and institutional sides, and compete in events organised under the Volleyball Federation of India and the Asian Volleyball Confederation.
Career
Abdul Basith is recorded among Indian sportspersons active in volleyball at the national level. As an Indian volleyball player, he would have featured in domestic championships organised by the Volleyball Federation of India and in international fixtures sanctioned by the Asian Volleyball Confederation and the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB).
Significance
Players such as Abdul Basith form part of the broader cohort of Indian volleyball internationals who have contributed to the sport's continuing presence in India, where volleyball is widely played at school, college, state and services level, and is considered one of the most popular team sports after cricket, football, hockey and kabaddi.
Related topics
- Volleyball in India
- Volleyball Federation of India
- India men's national volleyball team
- Asian Volleyball Confederation
- Sport in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q4665312