Pavna sports venture

South Asian Handball Federation: India is set to witness South Asia’s first-ever professional Women’s Handball League (WHL), which will feature not only national stars but also prominent players from the Middle East, South-East Asia, Europe, and Africa. The league was unveiled here on Tuesday.

As many as six teams are set to compete in the inaugural edition of the WHL, promoted by Pavna Sports Venture, an official licensee holder, under the auspices of the South Asian Handball Federation, the Asian Handball Federation, and supported by the Handball Association of India.

Anandeshwar Pandey, League Chairman of the Handball Association of India and Secretary General of the South Asian Handball Federation said: "We are proud to be part of this historic moment as we launch India's first Women’s Handball League. This league is a significant step forward in our mission to promote and develop women’s handball across the country.