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India’s Kabaddi and Handball groups announced

India’s Kabaddi and Handball groups announced

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India have been placed in competitive groups across multiple disciplines following the draw for team sports at the 6th Asian Beach Games, scheduled to be held in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30. The draw, conducted by the Sanya Asian Beach Games Organising Committee (SABGOC), covered beach soccer, beach handball and beach kabaddi events. India will feature prominently in beach handball and beach kabaddi. In the men’s beach handball competition, India have been drawn in Group A alongside China, Iran, Philippines, Hong Kong-China, Sri Lanka and Bahrain. The large group presents a demanding schedule, with multiple strong Asian teams in contention. In the women’s beach handball event, India are placed in Group B with China, Turkmenistan, Sri Lanka and Mongolia. The group includes both experienced and emerging teams, offering India a balanced but competitive pathway to the knockout rounds. In beach kabaddi, India have been drawn in Group B of the men’s competition along with Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Sri Lanka. The group appears relatively balanced, with India expected to be among the leading …

Compelled by federation, India takes field against Pakistan in Beach Handball

Compelled by federation, India takes field against Pakistan in Beach Handball

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The Indian men’s team were forced to play against Pakistan on Friday, despite heightened tensions between the two nations, at the Asian Beach Handball Championships in Muscat, Oman. The match, which took place on May 9 and ended in a 6-34, 7-36 loss for India, was played under silent protest, with Indian players initially donning black armbands before being ordered to remove them. Tournament officials and the Asian Handball Federation (AHF) made it clear that any political demonstration would not be tolerated. The Indian side, warned of possible expulsion from the competition, a two-year international ban, and a $10,000 fine if they refused to play, decided to go ahead with the fixture under protest. “We had no option. There was no advice from the Sports Ministry or IOA to pull out. Had there been one, we would’ve withdrawn,” Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Director of the Handball Federation of India told TOI. The Indian contingent had landed in Muscat on May 5, well before relations between the two countries deteriorated. As the tournament progresses, there remains a …

Handball, Gymnastics, Mallakhamb medal events today- Scores, Updates, Blog

Handball, Gymnastics, Mallakhamb medal events today- Scores, Updates, Blog

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Day 14 of the 2025 National Games in Uttarakhand has a lot of medal events lined up. Handball finals for men and women are scheduled to be held today, as will the Mallakhamb team championships final for both men and women. In addition to that, the preliminary and final rounds of Judo across various classes will also take place today. Gymnastics will also have medal events today. There are medal events in line for canoeing and kayaking as well, not to mention other sporting disciplines such as Netball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Beach Kabaddi, etc. Catch all the LIVE action here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

A silent revolution gaining momentum

A silent revolution gaining momentum

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Manika Pal and Bhawana hail from remote villages in Himachal Pradesh. But, there’s more in common than just that between the two. Both of them picked up handball in school over a decade ago. They have since grown with the sport and are now a regular feature in the Indian women’s handball team. Both Pal and Bhawana have a similar story to tell. Breaking stereotypes “When I first started playing in my village, people used to tell my parents, ‘Why are you letting a girl play?’” Pal, the more expressive of the two opens up in a conversation with The Bridge. The notion that girls have no future in sports and that Pal would run away with some boy was a common taunt her parents had to endure. But then came around Sachin Chaudhary and Snehlata Chaudhary – former India handball players – who have churned out international players after international players in the sport from Morsinghi. Like a lot of other girls in the region, the husband-wife duo took Pal and Bhawana under their …

India finish 6th at Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024

India finish 6th at Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024

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The Indian women’s handball team registered their best-ever finish at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 by finishing sixth at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. Later, Japan stunned reigning and record champions South Korea in a gripping finale, overturning a 12-9 deficit from half-time into a 25-24 win. Japan claimed their second title, breaking South Korea’s streak of seven straight championship wins. On Tuesday, Team India gave a tough and spirited fight to heavyweights and ten-time silver medalists China in the 5th-6th place playoff, pushing them to the very end in a 41-30 reverse. India began their bout with China in high spirits, leading to a combative opening in which both teams tussled for zonal domination. As the game progressed, however, China, using their considerable experience at this level, opened up a small gap between themselves and the hosts, before racing away with the win. ‘Looking forward to next opportunity’: Menka Regardless, Indian player Menika remained upbeat about her side’s performance across the tournament. “This was the first time India has hosted …

India beat Singapore, eye best-ever finish at Asian Women’s Handball C’ship

India beat Singapore, eye best-ever finish at Asian Women’s Handball C’ship

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India overcame Singapore with a commanding 35-22 win on Sunday at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 in New Delhi, opening up the opportunity for their best-ever finish at the tournament. India, who have never finished above sixth in the competition, will face China on December 10 in the 5th-6th place playoff match. Charged by the backing of their fans, India opened the placement match against Singapore with high energy, leading 9-6 midway through the first half, thanks to Menika and Bhawana Sharma’s consistent scoring. At the other end, captain Diksha Kumari and goalkeeper Nina Shil–who also saved a penalty and was adjudged Player of the Match–made key saves to keep Singapore at bay. The hosts maintained their overall dominance on the other side of the interval, securing a comprehensive win. The Championship has already witnessed this relatively young Indian contingent playing fearlessly against Asia’s best teams, showcasing resilience and grit. In the group stage, India beat Hong Kong 31-28 in their opening match, lost by two points to the previous edition’s semi-finalists Iran, …

Asian Women’s Handball Championship: India Go Down Fighting Against Japan, Miss Semi-Final Berth

Asian Women’s Handball Championship: India Go Down Fighting Against Japan, Miss Semi-Final Berth

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India lost 48-15 to Japan.© X (formerly Twitter) India struck 15 goals against Japan but that proved insufficient as the former champions won 48-15 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi on Thursday. India will now face Singapore in the 5-8th place classification on Sunday, with the winners to play either China or Hong Kong to determine their final standings. In the semifinals, South Korea will face Iran, while Kazakhstan play Japan on Sunday. Maninder Kaur scored India’s first goal after a battling start, while goalkeeper Nina Shil carried her form over from the previous match to thwart Japan’s early attacks. As the game progressed, India moved the ball from side to side, attempting to fashion an opening through the sturdy Japan defence, but the heavyweights were too strong and quickly built a considerable lead over the hosts. Sushma also scored a long-range goal and moments later, Bhawana Sharma intercepted a Japanese attack, ran through on goal and finished with aplomb. Just before the interval, Bhawana …

India beat Singapore, eye best-ever finish at Asian Women’s Handball C’ship

India face Japan in a crucial match

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The Indian women’s handball team stands on the threshold of history as they prepare for a high-stakes clash against former winners Japan at the Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 on Friday. After a commanding win over Hong Kong and a narrow two-point loss to heavyweights Iran, India’s spirited run has brought them within reach of a milestone. A victory could not only secure a semi-final spot but also their first-ever qualification to the IHF World Women’s Handball Championship, to be held in Germany and the Netherlands in 2025. According to the points table, Team India currently have 2 points and a goal difference of +1, placing them second in their group, just behind Japan. They are level on points with Iran, who also have 2 points but sit behind India due to a goal difference of -18. While India will face Japan, Iran, semi-finalists in the previous two editions, will play against Hong Kong-CHN on Friday. If India match or surpass Iran’s result, while maintaining a better goal difference, they will move onward and make …

Asian Women’s Handball Championship: India Go Down Fighting Against Japan, Miss Semi-Final Berth

Asian Women’s Handball Championship: Gritty India Suffer Narrow 30-32 Loss To Iran

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Seasoned goalkeeper Nina Shil dished out a heroic defence but India narrowly lost 30-32 to Iran in their second Group B match at the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi on Wednesday. Drawing from her considerable experience at the top level, Shalini Thakur tip-toed her way past a rigid Iran defence to open the scoring for India with a rousing finish. Shortly after, Bhawana Sharma, India’s player-of-the-match from their win against Hong Kong, scored from the penalty spot, to give the hosts the start they desired. The fast opening to the game set the stage for an exciting first half, peppered with gritty challenges and smashing finishes at both ends. Amid the action, India’s revolving goalkeepers, the seasoned Nina Shil and captain Diksha Kumari, both gold medallists from the SAF Games, thwarted attack after Iranian attack, ensuring that the two teams headed into the break neck-and-neck. Nina’s robust defence of her goal kept Iran at bay after the restart, providing a steady platform for the Indian attackers to eat into their …

India Beat Hong Kong In Asian Women’s Handball Championship

India Beat Hong Kong In Asian Women’s Handball Championship

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India in action at Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024© X (Twitter) India began their campaign in the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship (AWHC) 2024 with a battling 31-28 win over Hong Kong on Tuesday. India’s win was mainly due to brilliant performances from Bhawana Sharma and Menika. India started the match positively, scoring their first goal of the tournament through Priyanka Thakur, who was instrumental in India’s historic win at the 2022 Asian Women’s Junior Handball Championship. Moments later, experienced campaigner Menika opened her account, putting India in a position of strength. India also showed their sturdy defence, which stood firm amidst an onslaught by Hong Kong. Skipper Diksha Kumari, a SAF Games gold medallist, played a key role by stopping three penalties, all within the first 30-minute period, as India entered the break up by 16-10. Hong Kong pressed hard after the restart, turning up their strategy to extract maximum attacking advantage with every play. India, however, were robust in their defence and exploited the subsequent counter-attacking opportunities with ruthless efficiency to …