Indian Premier Handball League
Current season, competition or edition: | |
Countries | India |
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Confederation | HFI |
Founded | March 17, 2019 |
Number of teams | 6 |
Level on pyramid | Level 1 |
International cup(s) | AHF Club League Championship |
TV partners | Sony Six |
Website | www |
Premier Handball League (PHL) is India's professional men's handball league. The inaugural season will take place from 2022. The league is an initiative between the Handball Federation of India and Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited. Premier Handball League uses a franchise-based model.
Structure[]
The Premier Handball League encompasses six franchises, each representing cities across India. The teams were officially announced at a press conference in Jaipur.[1]
Teams[]
City | Team | Owner(s) |
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Hyderabad | Telangana Tigers | T-Sports[2] |
Jaipur | Rajasthan Wolverines | Shiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited[2] |
Kolkata | Bengal Blues | TBA |
Lucknow | Golden Eagles UP | Iconic Olympic Games Academy |
Gujarat | Garvit Gujarat | R. K. Naidu |
Mumbai | Maharashtra Ironmen | Punit Balan |
References[]
- ^ "Inaugural edition of Premier Handball League slated to be held in Jaipur, December 24 onwards". www.knocksence.com. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Premier Handball League launched, inaugural edition from Dec 24". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
External links[]
- Official website (in English)
Categories:
- Indian Premier Handball League
- Professional sports leagues in India
- 2020 establishments in India
- Sport in India
- Sports leagues established in 2020
- Indian sport stubs
- Handball competition stubs