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2K Foundations Installs New Basketball Court In Mumbai, India

2K Foundations have revealed their latest international youth basketball court, as they have installed a new one in Mumbai, India.

2K Foundations, the philanthropic branch of 2K Games, revealed their first youth basketball court in India in partnership with Hi 5 Youth Foundation. If you're not familiar with the latter, they are an organization dedicated to running free grassroots-level basketball programs for underprivileged children at public schools. The two came together to build this new state-of-the-art outdoor basketball court at the MPS CBSE Mithagar School in Mumbai. The design of the court was created by Indian artist Sneha Chakraborty, who has created multiple large artistic projects and installations across Mumbai. We have more info and images about the court below, along with a few quotes from those involved.

The Ronnie 2K Basketball Court

The inauguration of the court was led by Head of Lifestyle and Content Marketing, Ronnie Singh, better known as Ronnie 2K; also in attendance included dignitaries and included a ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as basketball drills and scrimmage with students of MPS CBSE Mithagar School. The new court aims to be a celebration of collaboration, community, and the positive impact that sports can have on the lives of young individuals. The partnership between 2K Foundations and Hi 5 exemplifies a shared commitment to investing in the future of young people.

"We are delighted to partner with a global organization such as 2K Foundations and work together," said Hi 5 Youth Foundation Founders Radhakrishnan and Usha Sundar. "Through the game of basketball – we expect to inspire and support underprivileged youth (especially tribal girls) to complete higher education and access a brighter future."

"After speaking with the Hi 5 & 2K about their vision for the court, I understood the power of the community they have created," said Sneha Chakraborty. "I wanted to bring out the joy of basketball to the colorful chaos of the city. This mural is special for me as it has different elements of 2K, the children of the Hi 5 community, and the city of Mumbai coming together, which has been a surreal inspiration." 

"All of us at 2K couldn't be more excited to partner with Hi 5 and see this court come to life," said 2K's Head of Lifestyle & Content Marketing, Ronnie Singh. "2K Foundations has always prided itself on providing accessible opportunities to those in underserved and underdeveloped communities. To be in India where basketball continues to grow is something 2K wants to continue to invest in and we hope this court represents endless possibilities for a bright future to the next generation of hoopers and gamers alike."

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