Indian Premier Handball League
Premier Handball League (PHL) is India's professional men's handball league. The inaugural season will take place from 2021. The league is an initiative between the Handball Federation of India and Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited. Premier Handball League uses a franchise-based model.
Current season, competition or edition: 2021 Indian Premier Handball League | |
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| 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 |
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 | Kinghawks Rajasthan | Shiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited[2] |
| Kolkata | Bengal Blues | TBA |
| Lucknow | UP Icons | Iconic Olympic Games Academy[2] |
| Gujarat | Garvit Gujarat | R. K. Naidu[2] |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra Handball Hustlers | Ranjana Kent[2] |
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.
- "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)
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