Indian Premier Handball League

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Premier Handball League (PHL) is a professional men's handball league in India. The inaugural season will take place from 2021. The league is an initiative between the Handball Federation of India and Sportz & Live Entertainment Private Limited, which also hold the long-term rights for Badminton, Boxing and Cue leagues. Sony Pictures Networks India is the official broadcaster and Dream11 is the official fantasy partner for the first three seasons of the league.[1] The Premier Handball League uses a franchise-based model.

Structure[edit]

The Premier Handball League encompasses six franchises, each representing cities across India. The teams were officially announced at a press conference in Jaipur.[2]

Teams[edit]

City Team Name Team Owner(s)
Hyderabad Telangana Tigers T-Sports[3]
Jaipur Kinghawks Rajasthan Shiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited[3]
Kolkata Bengal Blues TBA
Lucknow UP Icons Iconic Olympic Games Academy[3]
Mumbai Maharashtra Handball Hustlers Ranjana Kent[3]
Punjab Pitbulls Punjab TBA

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. "Premier Handball League ropes in Dream11 as their official fantasy gaming partners". www.4psnews.com. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
  2. "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.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Premier Handball League launched, inaugural edition from Dec 24". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.

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