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- A former national-level player and now a coach with the Punjab Sports Department, Saloni is currently part of the Indian junior team’s preparations in Chennai for the upcoming FIBA U-18 Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers in Sri Lanka later this month.
- Officials from the Punjab Basketball Association credit her for raising the standard of basketball in the state and inspiring a new generation of athletes.
- As a player, she represented Punjab and Tamil Nadu in national championships, winning multiple silver medals before being part of Punjab’s title-winning senior national team in 2006.
A former national-level player and now a coach with the Punjab Sports Department, Saloni is currently part of the Indian junior team’s preparations in Chennai for the upcoming FIBA U-18 Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers in Sri Lanka later this month. The tournament will determine qualification for the FIBA Asia Cup to be held in Thailand.
Saloni’s rise in basketball began in Ropar, where she developed a passion for the sport during her school years. After completing her education in Jalandhar and Patiala, she pursued professional training in physical education and coaching. Even after marriage, she continued balancing family responsibilities with academics, training and competitive basketball — earning admiration for her determination.
As a player, she represented Punjab and Tamil Nadu in national championships, winning multiple silver medals before being part of Punjab’s title-winning senior national team in 2006. However, it is her contribution as a coach that has truly defined her legacy.
Since joining the Punjab Sports Department in 2016, Saloni has transformed the Ludhiana Basketball Academy into a hub of emerging talent. Several players trained under her have represented India internationally and secured government jobs through sporting achievements.
Known for her disciplined coaching style and technical expertise, Saloni has also served with India’s Under-16 teams in international tournaments. Officials from the Punjab Basketball Association credit her for raising the standard of basketball in the state and inspiring a new generation of athletes.
Today, Saloni stands not just as a coach, but as a mentor and role model whose influence continues to shape the future of Indian basketball.
