Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Goan Basketball Player Jeshua Pinto to Represent India in Germany
Jeshua Pinto, a 23-year-old basketball player from Goa, India, is going to play in the FISU World University Games in Germany.
He's worked really hard, moving schools and universities to improve his basketball skills.
He was chosen for the Indian Universities team after a tough selection process.
Jeshua is excited and sees this as a step toward playing for the senior national team.
His journey started at age 10, with help from his mother, a basketball coach.
He hopes his success inspires other young players in Goa.
He is now pursuing his Masters in Economics at the University of Kota.
Jeshua Pinto, a Goan basketball player, will represent India at the FISU World University Games in Germany.
He had to change schools and universities to pursue basketball.
He was selected for the Indian Universities team after trials.
Jeshua previously played for Jain University and University of Kota.
His mother is a basketball coach at Lourdes.
- Who
- Jeshua Pinto, a 23-year-old basketball player from Goa.
- What
- Jeshua Pinto, a Goan basketball player, has been selected for the Indian Universities team.
- When
- July 16-27 for the Games, after a training camp next month.
- Where
- Germany, representing India at the FISU World University Games
- Why
- To compete in the FISU World University Games and to progress towards his goal of playing for the senior national team.
- Name
- Jeshua Antonio Pinto
- Age
- 23
- Sport
- Basketball
- Team
- Indian Universities Men’s Basketball Team
- University
- University of Kota
- Event
- FISU World University Games
- Location
- Germany