Premier Handball League (India)
| Founded | 17 March 2019 |
|---|---|
| Divisions | 1 |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country |  India |
| Confederation | AHF |
| TV partner(s) | Sony Pictures Networks India |
| Sponsor(s) | Dream11 TYKA Sports FanCode |
| International cup(s) | AHF Club League Championship |
 2021 Indian Premier Handball League | |
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
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
| 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
References
- ^ "Premier Handball League ropes in Dream11 as their official fantasy gaming partners". www.4psnews.com. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "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 c d "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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