| Handball in India | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Handball Association India (HAI) |
| National team(s) | Men's Women's |
| First played | 1972 |
Club competitions | |
Premier Handball League (India) Women's Premier Handball League Youth leagues National Games of India Khelo India University Games Khelo India Youth Games | |
Handball in India is controlled by the Handball Association India. It was founded by Jagat Singh Lohan from Rohtak, Haryana, who was an alumnus of YMCA College of Physical Education of Madras. His efforts during Munich Olympics helped in establishing HFI. The member states were Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Vidharbha and Jammu and Kashmir. He was also elected as first secretary general of Handball Federation of India.
The first senior men's national handball championship was held at Sir Chhotu Ram Stadium, Rohtak, in 1972.