IIT Madras launches new three-team sport ‘Phiball’
- IIT Madras launched Phiball, a new competitive sport in which three teams play simultaneously on a circular court, unlike conventional two-team invasion games.
- The sport was launched on the IIT Madras campus on August 28, 2026, ahead of National Sports Day, celebrated on August 29.
- Each team has seven registered players, with four playing and three substitutes. The game is played on a 26-metre circular court with three baskets.
Source: ndtv.com
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