The man known as the Toronto Raptors Superfan will be making an announcement next week to share details about a “sport and experience” opportunities in Brampton.

Nav Bhatia, affectionately known as the “Raptors Superfan,” is a Mississauga-based auto dealer who is regarded as one of the most famous basketball fans in the world.

He’s been to every Raptors home game since the team’s inception, aside from those played without fans during the pandemic.

Bhatia became the community ambassador with the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League last season, and will be back in Brampton on Tuesday for the reveal.

“The City of Brampton and The Superfan Nav Bhatia Foundation will make a special announcement focused on creating new opportunities for Brampton youth to get active, connect through sport and experience the benefits of basketball,” the city says in a release.

Bhatia has previously run a basketball camp in Mississauga to help campers sharpen their basketball skills, and engage in meaningful discussions about teamwork, diversity and the importance of embracing their community.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown will be there for the announcement, along with Marco Di Buono, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.

Equip Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities recently partnered with the city to provide free access to sporting equipment at 30 locations across Brampton.

Depending on the location, equipment available through the lockers includes basketballs, soccer balls, frisbees and footballs.

Fully funded by Jumpstart, the pilot project comes at no cost to the city and residents and “brings recreation closer to where people live, making it easier for residents to take part in casual, outdoor play without needing to purchase equipment or plan around formal facility access,” the city says.


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