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Last Updated: March 17, 2023, 16:53 IST
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AHF representatives can be half of the Premier Handball League Governing Council and head the Technical Committee. They may also help the league by way of participant transfers, officiating, and getting ready by-laws and a code of conduct for individuals in alignment with the AHF rules
The inaugural Premier Handball League (PHL) – already sanctioned by the Handball Association India, the National Sports Federation for the game of Handball, affiliated with the International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Asian Handball Federation (AHF), is on the horizon.
In an extra push for the long run of the league and the game in India, Asian Handball Federation has authorized and signed the Grants of Rights Agreement between the South Asian Handball Federation and Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited for the commercialization of Handball in South Asian nations, giving exclusivity in India within the capability of the Confirming Party.
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The settlement grants unique rights to Bluesport Entertainment for the promotion of Men’s handball extending to a interval of 20 years. As half of the settlement, Asian Handball Federation representatives can be half of the Premier Handball League Governing Council and head the Technical Committee. Further, will help the Premier Handball League by way of Player Transfers and officiating of the League. It may also put together By-Laws and a Code of Conduct for individuals in alignment with the AHF rules.
For the South Asian Handball Federation, the settlement was signed by Mr Anandeshwar Pandey, Secretary General of the South Asian Handball Federation and on behalf of the Asian Handball Federation, it was Mr Bader Mohammed Al-Theyab, Treasurer of the Asian Handball Federation and Vice-President of the International Handball Federation representing Asia.
Speaking in regards to the improvement Manu Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited mentioned, “It is a momentous occasion for the entirety of the Premier Handball team. We have been building a robust system at PHL to ensure that not only the sport of handball gets its needed recognition, but this league should change perceptions about the sustainability of sports league around Olympic sports in India. With AHF and the South Asian Handball Federation’s backing, we would be able to achieve this goal way faster and also ensure that the league has a sustained roadmap. Further, it makes it easier for us to get access to top Asian talent who will be a part of the league.”
Mr Bader Mohammed Al-Theyab, Treasurer of the Asian Handball Federation and Vice-President of the International Handball Federation representing Asia have excessive hopes for PHL.
Expressing his delight, he mentioned, “India is a key market for Handball in Asia. The country is brimming with sporting talent and what it needs is a catalyst. We have had multiple deliberations with the host federation and the Bluesport Entertainment team and we are delighted to know their vision and commitment. We certainly feel that the Premier Handball League is going to become the cornerstone for the growth of the sport in the country. We are happy to extend all the required help to make the league a resounding success.”
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