New Delhi, June 10 -- Indian international basketball player Ulhas KS was honoured by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in recognition of his contributions to Indian basketball and his achievements on the international stage.

Widely regarded as the face of Indian basketball's rise on the global stage, Ulhas KS has forged a path that was once considered impossible for Indian players. Through unwavering determination, resilience, and years of dedication to his craft, he became one of the first Indians to establish a successful professional basketball career in Europe, according to a press release.

His achievements include becoming the first Indian to compete in Serbia's First Division, representing one of the world's premier ...