Indian Premier Handball League

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.

Premier Handball League
Current season, competition or edition:
2022 Indian Premier Handball League season
CountriesIndia
ConfederationHFI
FoundedMarch 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)
Number of teams6
Level on pyramidLevel 1
International cup(s)AHF Club League Championship
Current champions(1st title)
Websitewww.premierhandball.com

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)
HyderabadTelangana TigersT-Sports[2]
JaipurRajasthan WolverinesShiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited[2]
KolkataBengal BluesTBA
LucknowGolden Eagles UPIconic Olympic Games Academy
GujaratGarvit GujaratR. K. Naidu
MumbaiMaharashtra IronmenPunit Balan

References

  1. "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.
  2. "Premier Handball League launched, inaugural edition from Dec 24". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
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