India, June 10 -- Indian basketball player Ulhas K. S. has been honoured by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for his outstanding contributions to Indian basketball and achievements on the international stage.

The recognition highlights Ulhas's role as one of the pioneering Indian basketball players to establish a successful professional career in Europe, helping raise the global profile of Indian basketball.

Originally from Tamil Nadu, Ulhas first gained prominence during his time at the University of Westminster in London, where he captained the university basketball team and guided it to victory in the London inter-university basketball league.

His performances opened the door to a professional career in Europe, making ...