MUMBAI: India will host the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship for the first time, from 3-10 December, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Presented by the World Handball League (WHL) and organised by the Asian Handball Federation, this prestigious tournament will feature teams, including 16-time champion South Korea, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, competing for qualification to the 2025 IHF World Women’s Handball Championship in Germany and the Netherlands.
The World Handball League (WHL) aims to establish handball as a mainstream sport in India through its partnership with Doordarshan. By broadcasting the championship on Doordarshan’s extensive network, WHL seeks to introduce the sport to millions of viewers across the country. This collaboration will aim to build a new community of handball enthusiasts in India. DD Broadcast will include highlights aired at prime time and live coverage on finals day. Additionally, the matches will be streamed live on SportCast India’s YouTube channel.
“This is a defining moment in the history of Indian women’s handball and a significant step toward transforming the sport in the country. As India takes the global stage with the 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship, it showcases not only our growing ability but also our commitment to nurturing the sport’s grassroots development. Doordarshan’s grassroots approach will take handball to where it truly matters, the streets, the communities, and the people. Our goal is to make every child in India dream of stepping onto the handball court and envisioning a future in this sport” said Swapnil Jain, MD Pavna Group and Co-Promoter of WHL.
Handball’s introduction at this scale aims to inspire young athletes, particularly women, to pursue careers in sports, while brands and organisations have an opportunity to align with this ourney. WHL, in collaboration with Doordarshan, aims set to create a legacy that extends beyond the tournament, laying the foundation for handball’s growth and popularity across the nation.
In addition to Doordarshan, the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championships will be supported by Pavna International School as Knowledge Partner, Golden Eagles as the Empowered By Partner and Kolkata Thunder Strikers as the Energised By Partner, highlighting strong collaboration to promote the sport and its growing popularity.
