Prasar Bharati Signs MoU with Handball Association of India to Promote Handball Nationwide

This is just the beginning of a new era for Handball in India. We look forward to seeing Indian athletes excel globally with the support of strong media and institutional partnerships. Continuing with the vision of honourable PM. DD Sports has consistently highlighted emerging talent, grassroots tournaments, and inclusive sports, giving India’s young athletes the recognition, they truly deserve- Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: In a landmark move to promote handball across the country, Prasar Bharati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI). The agreement is for a period of three years, under which Prasar Bharati will produce and broadcast all international and national Handball events organised by HAI on DD Sports, Waves OTT and other PB platforms.

The MoU was formally exchanged between Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and Shri Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Director, HAI, in the august  presence of Chairman, Prasar Bharati Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal and other esteemed personalities.

on the signing of agreement Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati said,”This is just the beginning of a new era for Handball in India. We look forward to seeing Indian athletes excel globally with the support of strong media and institutional partnerships. Continuing with the vision of honourable PM. DD Sports has consistently highlighted emerging talent, grassroots tournaments, and inclusive sports, giving India’s young athletes the recognition, they truly deserve.”

On this occasion, Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said, “This partnership underscores Prasar Bharati’s commitment to supporting and nurturing emerging sports in India. Through our wide network and national reach, we aim to give Handball the platform and visibility it at national and international level..”

Speaking on behalf of the Handball Association of India, Shri Anandeshwar Pandey stated, “This MoU is a significant step toward popularizing handball at the grassroots and elite levels. The consistent coverage on DD Sports will inspire youth and boost the development of the sport across the country.”

Also present at the event were Shri Tejraj Singh, Secretary General, HAI; Shri Jasbir Singh Bisla, Chairman, Referee Board; and Ms. Diksha Kumari Goel, goalkeeper of the Indian Women’s Handball Team.

Shri Tejraj Singh, Secretary General, HAI said, “With the collaboration of Prasar Bharati, handball will now reach millions of viewers across the nation. This initiative will help identify talent and strengthen India’s position in international handball.”

This collaboration marks Prasar Bharati’s recent efforts to partner with national sports federations and bring the Olympic sports to the wider national audience.