India is set to host the 20th Asian Women’s Handball Championship for the first time, from December 3 to 10, 2024, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.
Presented by the World Handball League (WHL) and organized by the Asian Handball Federation, the tournament will feature some of Asia’s top teams, including 16-time champion South Korea, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan, competing for continental glory and 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 provide exclusive content, sparking interest and building 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.
Swapnil Jain, Managing Director of Pavna Group and Co-Promoter of WHL, said, “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.”
Doordarshan (DD), established in 1959, is India’s largest and most trusted broadcaster and serves as the official broadcast partner for the championship.
With a reach that spans over 90% of the country and a viewership of more than 200 million, Doordarshan’s partnership adds immense credibility and visibility to the event. Known for bringing world-class sporting events to every corner of the nation, DD’s robust network ensures that the championship will reach audiences far and wide.
India’s hosting of the championship also symbolizes the country’s rising stature in international sports. Handball’s introduction at this scale aims to inspire young athletes, particularly women, to pursue careers in sports, while brands and organizations have an opportunity to align with this transformative journey.
WHL, in collaboration with Doordarshan, is 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.
