Indian Premier Handball League

Premier Handball League (PHL) is India's professional men's handball league. The inaugural season will take place from 2023. 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
Founded17 March 2019 (2019-03-17)
Inaugural season2023
No. of teams6 (proposed)
CountryIndia
ConfederationHFI
Most recent
champion(s)		(1st title)
Level on pyramid1
International cup(s)AHF Handball Championship
Official websiteOfficial website
Current sports event 2023 Indian Premier Handball League season

History

The Premier Handball League encompasses six franchises, each representing cities across India. The teams were officially announced at a press conference in Jaipur.[1] Th first season should be held between 8 and 25 June 2023.[2]

Teams
City Team Owner(s)
HyderabadTelangana TigersT-Sports[3]
JaipurRajasthan WolverinesShiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited[3]
KolkataBengal BluesTBA
LucknowGolden Eagles UPIconic Olympic Games Academy
GujaratGarvit GujaratR. K. Naidu
MumbaiMaharashtra IronmenPunit Balan

Broadcaster

The broadcaters of the first season were announced on 30 January 2023:[2]

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. "The wait is over!". Facebook. Premier Handball League. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Premier Handball League launched, inaugural edition from December 24". The Times of India. PTI. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
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