The Premier Handball League (PHL) was India's men's professional handball league. The league was an initiative between the Handball Association of India (HAI) and the Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited. Premier Handball League used a franchise-based model. It was sanctioned by the South Asian Handball Federation and affiliated with the Asian Handball Federation. It was replaced by the Handball Pro League.https://indiasportshub.com/handball-pro-league-india-2026-a-new-professional-blueprint-takes-shape-in-nagpur/
History The Premier Handball League encompasses six franchises, each representing cities across India. The teams were officially announced at a press conference in Jaipur. The first season was held between 8 and 25 June 2023 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium. The first player auction was held on 23 April.
Teams
City Team Debut Owner(s) Hyderabad Telugu Talons 2023 Abhishek Reddy KankanalaJaipur Rajasthan Patriots2023 Shiv Vilas Resorts Private Limited Lucknow Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh 2023 Iconic Olympic Games Academy Ahmedabad Garvit Gujarat 2023 R. K. Naidu Mumbai Maharashtra Ironmen 2023 Punit Balan Delhi Delhi Panzers 2023 Vineet Bhandari, Rajat Agarwal, Sailesh Arya
Winners Year Winner Runner-up Score Venue (city) 2023 Maharashtra Ironmen Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh 38–24 Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium (Jaipur)
See also Maha Handball Super League
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