Nav Bhatia, known as the Official Toronto Raptors Superfan, has been a fixture at Raptors home games since the team’s inception in 1995. He holds a courtside seat at Scotiabank Arena and is a familiar face at many road games as well. In 2015, Bhatia was appointed as the Raptors’ Community Ambassador, reporting to Global Ambassador Drake, to promote basketball and the Raptors’ brand.

Arriving in Canada in 1984, Bhatia worked his way up to become the top car salesman at Hyundai and eventually owned both the Mississauga and Rexdale Hyundai dealerships. His path to success was marked by challenges, including instances of racial intolerance as a visible minority.

Through his passion for basketball, Bhatia aims to change the perception of Sikhs and South Asians in the mainstream, advocating for a more united and tolerant community. He believes that integrating youth at a young age is key to changing these perceptions. Each year, he purchases tickets and brings thousands of kids from diverse backgrounds together to watch Raptors games.

The Nav Bhatia Foundation, started to support these efforts, has expanded its reach to include ambassadorship roles with World Vision and Canada Basketball. The foundation builds basketball courts around the world, using the sport to bring communities together.

In 2020, Bhatia was honored by the Basketball Hall of Fame, being included in the new Superfan Gallery alongside basketball stars like Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and Kobe Bryant.