FIBL kicks off today at Ynares

AFTER  an  absence  of  three  years,  the Filipino-Indian Basketball  League (FIBL) makes its  comeback today, with 2010  champion Blue Sharks playing the Kings  at 2 p.m.  while  the Warriors face the Gators  at 4 p.m.  at  Ynares Sports Arena  in  Pasig.

The  four-team  league was  revived  by  FIBL  founder and commissioner Dilip Budhrani  in  response  to  clamor from  Filipino-Indians.

Gilas Pilipinas players Jimmy Alapag, LA Tenorio and Gabe Norwood  have  been  invited  to  grace  the  opening  ceremonies, along with PBA commissioner Chito Salud, India Ambassador to  the Philippines Lalduhthlana Ralte and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce president Ramesh Genomal.