Young athletes from Sikar continue to make their mark on national and international stages, with seventeen-year-old Piyush Chaudhary emerging as a leading talent in Indian basketball. Hailing from the village of Piprali, the young athlete has been entrusted with the leadership of the Indian squad at the under-18 Asia Cup basketball tournament currently underway in Ahmedabad. The tournament runs through August 23, and the young point guard is leading the national youth team with notable distinction.
Following a Family Legacy on the Court
Piyush's journey in basketball is deeply rooted in his family background. His father, Ranjeet Singh, is a former international basketball player, and his brother has also competed at the national level. Recognizing his early interest, his father introduced him to his own former coach under whose watchful eye Piyush began serious training. What started as a childhood hobby quickly transformed into an intense passion and eventually a dedicated professional athletic career.
Previous Success at South Asian Basketball Cup
A graduate of the SK School sports hostel for the 2025-26 session, Piyush has consistently shouldered major responsibilities due to his stellar performances at a young age. He previously captained the Indian team that secured a gold medal at the South Asian Basketball Cup held in Colombo. Being named captain for the ongoing Asia Cup marks another major milestone in his rapidly growing basketball career.
Selected Among Top 60 Players in Asia
Piyush's recognition extends beyond South Asia. In 2025, he was selected for the Basketball Without Borders Asia 2025 camp held in Singapore. The camp, which ran from June 19 to June 22, brought together 60 top young under-17 players from across the Asia-Pacific region. Piyush and Tarushi Tarun from Karnataka were selected to represent India at the event. Additionally, he has been part of the Youth India camp and has represented Rajasthan at the national level for the past three years.
A Decorated Record in National Championships
Throughout his competitive career, Piyush has secured five medals at the national level, including three golds. He won two gold medals at the 38th and 39th Youth National Championships in 2024. Furthermore, he claimed gold at the 74th Junior National Championship, bronze at the 68th School National Championship, and silver at the 7th Khelo India Games in 2025. Expressing his ultimate ambition, Piyush stated that he wants to bring glory to India at the international level, adding that hearing the Indian national anthem play on foreign soil fills him with immense pride.
