Archive · 29 May 2025
Indian Railways Handball Teams Triumph at Federation Cup
The Indian Railways had a great sports week!
Their men's and women's teams both won the handball championship at a big tournament in Gorakhpur.
Many players from the North Eastern Railway were part of the winning teams.
Some NER players also played on the runner-up team from Uttar Pradesh.
Plus, there was a tennis tournament at the Syed Modi Railway Stadium with kids and teens playing.
It was a busy and successful time for railway sports in Gorakhpur.
Indian Railways' men's and women's handball teams won the 36th Federation Cup.
The tournament took place in Gorakhpur from May 23-26.
Several players from the North Eastern Railway (NER) zone were part of the winning teams.
NER players also participated in the runner-up Uttar Pradesh women's team.
The Chhotelal Memorial Tennis Tournament was held at Syed Modi Railway Stadium.
- Who
- Indian Railways' men's and women's handball teams and tennis players.
- What
- Indian Railways' teams won the handball championship. A tennis tournament was also held.
- When
- Handball tournament: May 23-26. Tennis tournament: May 26-27.
- Where
- Veer Bahadur Singh Sports College, Gorakhpur and Syed Modi Railway Stadium, Gorakhpur.
- Why
- To compete in the 36th Federation Cup National Handball Championship and Chhotelal Memorial Tennis Tournament.
- Winning Teams
- Indian Railways
- Location
- Gorakhpur
- Handball Tournament Dates
- May 23-26
- Tennis Tournament Dates
- May 26-27
- Tennis Tournament Participants
- 50