Archive · 15 Dec 2025
54th Men’s National Handball Championship 2025 Begins in Chinsurah
The 54th Senior Men’s National Handball Championship 2025 started in Chinsurah, West Bengal.
It's a big sports event where teams from all over India are playing handball.
The tournament is happening from December 15 to 20 at the Netaji Subhas Sports Arena.
Teams are divided into eight groups, and the top teams will go to the next rounds.
The best eight teams will get to play in the National Games in Meghalaya and might also be chosen for the Asian Games.
Important people from the area and the organizers are very happy that this big event is happening in Chinsurah.
They hope it will bring more sports events to the region in the future.
The 54th Senior Men’s National Handball Championship 2025 kicked off in Chinsurah, West Bengal, at the Netaji Subhas Sports Arena.
The tournament runs from December 15 to 20, 2025, featuring teams from 36 States, Union Territories, Services, and Boards.
Organized by the West Bengal State Handball Association (WBSHA), Techno India Group, and the Handball Association of India (HAI).
Top eight teams will qualify for the National Games in Meghalaya and be considered for the Asian Games squad.
Local officials and organizers expressed pride and hope for future sports events in the region.
- Who
- Teams from 36 States, Union Territories, Services, and Boards
- What
- 54th Senior Men’s National Handball Championship 2025
- When
- December 15 to 20, 2025
- Where
- Netaji Subhas Sports Arena, Priyonagar, Chinsurah, Hooghly
- Why
- To showcase sporting excellence, competitive spirit, and select teams for National Games and Asian Games
- Event
- 54th Senior Men’s National Handball Championship 2025
- Location
- Netaji Subhas Sports Arena, Priyonagar, Chinsurah, Hooghly
- Duration
- December 15 to 20, 2025
- Organizers
- West Bengal State Handball Association (WBSHA), Techno India Group, Handball Association of India (HAI)
- Participants
- Teams from 36 States, Union Territories, Services, and Boards
- Courts
- Four championship courts
- Pools
- Eight pools with top two teams advancing to pre-quarter-finals
- Significance
- Top eight teams qualify for National Games in Meghalaya and selection for Asian Games squad