Akansha singh 1

Akanksha Singh

Basketball

Description: Born on September 7, 1989, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Akanksha Singh is an Indian basketball player who previously served as the captain of the India Women's National Basketball Team. A stalwart of the sport, she has been a part of the national team since 2004. Akanksha, along with her sisters Divya, Prashanti, and Pratima, renowned as the "fantastic four" of Indian women's basketball, are affectionately referred to as the "Singh Sisters".

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About: Hailing from a family deeply rooted in basketball, Singh pursued her undergraduate studies at St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Her sisters, Divya, Prashanti, and Pratima, have all proudly represented the Indian National Women's Basketball Team. The eldest among them, Priyanka, currently serves as a basketball coach at the National Institute of Sports. Additionally, Divya has been involved with the University of Delaware basketball team. Outside basketball, their brother Vikrant Solanki excels as a football player in both the I-League and Santosh Trophy competitions.

Achievements:

YearAward/AchievementEvent/OccasionLocation/Date
May 2010Awarded as one of the best four ‘A grade players’ across the country in women’s basketball in India––
May 2010Most Valuable Player in first All India Mastan Basketball Professional League held at Mumbai, MaharashtraFirst All India Mastan Basketball Professional LeagueMumbai, Maharashtra (May 2010)
May 2010Best Player Award in the league match in MBPL, Mumbai, MaharashtraLeague match in MBPLMumbai, Maharashtra (May 2010)
2008Most Valuable Player in All India Inter University Basketball Tournament held at Nellore, Andhra PradeshAll India Inter University Basketball TournamentNellore, Andhra Pradesh (2008)
2008Best Player Award in Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi–Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi (2008)
September 2006Best Player Award in XXXII St. Stephens College invitational basketball tournament held at St. Stephen’s College, DelhiXXXII St. Stephens College invitational basketball tournamentSt. Stephen’s College, Delhi (Sep 2006)
September 2005Best Player Award in XXXI St. Stephens College invitational basketball tournament held at St. Stephen’s College, DelhiXXXI St. Stephens College invitational basketball tournamentSt. Stephen’s College, Delhi (Sep 2005)
2014–Asian GamesIncheon, Korea (Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2014)
2012–34th Williams Jones Cup invitational tournamentMiaoli county, Taiwan (2012)
2011–25th FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for senior womenNagasaki, Japan (2011)
2011–33rd William Jones CupHsinchuang Gymnasium, Chinese Taipei (2011)
2010–Asian GamesGuangzhou, China (Nov 12 – Nov 27, 2010)
2009–24th FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Senior WomenChennai, India (2009)
2007–23rd FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Senior WomenKorea (2007)
2007–18th FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Junior WomenBangkok, Thailand (2007)
2006–2nd FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Young WomenSingapore (2006)
2004–17th FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Junior WomenShenzhen, China (2004)
2005–Indian Camp for 21st FIBA Asian Basketball Championship for Senior WomenQinhuangdao City, China (2005)

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akankshasinghishere/

Country: India

Ratings: 2.0

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