Here’s a detailed and current description of the handball players selected in Haryana — focusing on recent selections for major competitions and the overall state of handball representation from Haryana:
🏐 Handball Players Selected from Haryana — Full Overview (2025–2026)
In recent months across Haryana, multiple handball teams and players have been selected at district and state levels for important tournaments such as the Chief Minister’s Cup 2026 and national/international championships, highlighting growing participation and talent in the sport across the state.
📍 Chief Minister’s Cup (CM Cup) 2026 Selections
🏆 District Team Selections in Hisar
Trials were held at Mahavir Stadium, Hisar, under the supervision of the District Sports Officer and coaches, where a large pool of aspirants participated:
- 54 male and 57 female players registered and competed in selection trials for the CM Cup handball events.
- Participants came from various villages including Ghiraay, Ladwa, Umra, Dhamana, and more.
- The selected players will represent their district in the upcoming Chief Minister’s Cup handball competition.
📌 District Selections for CM Cup from Kurukshetra
At the Chief Minister’s Cup trials conducted in Kurukshetra:
- A total of 16 male and 16 female handball players were selected to represent the district in the statewide handball competition.
- They will compete alongside athletes from other sports such as kabaddi, volleyball, and football at venues including Gurugram.
🏐 Handball Team Ready to Depart from Ambala
In Ambala, cross-sport teams including the handball squad were finalized and prepared for departure to the CM Cup competitions:
- The handball team, along with teams from five other sports, was confirmed following trial rounds in Ambala Cantt.
- These selections mark official district representation at the CM Cup events.
🇮🇳 International Selection from Rural Haryana
📍 Dhanana Village’s Handball Players Selected for Asian Championship
A remarkable achievement came from Dhanana village in Bhiwani district, where 11 handball players earned selection for the 22nd Asian Senior Men’s Handball Championship:
- These players trained at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) camp in Gujarat before earning selection.
- They were selected to represent India internationally at the Asian Championship held in Kuwait from January 15–29, 2026.
- Names include Manjeet Kumar, Mohit Ghanaghas, Sumit, Sunil, and others from the same village — an outstanding example of rural sporting excellence emerging from Haryana.
This selection underscores the strong grassroots handball culture in parts of Haryana, particularly in areas known as “handball nurseries.”
🧒 Notable Handball Players from Haryana
🌟 Asha Rani (National Representation)
One of Haryana’s most recognized handball athletes is Asha Rani, from Danoda Kalan, Jind district:
- She plays as a right wing for both the India women’s national handball team and the Haryana state team in domestic competitions.
- Rani has represented India at international events such as the 19th Asian Women’s Handball Championship and the 2023 Asian Games.
Her progress reflects the level of talent produced by the state beyond state-level competitions.
📈 Overall Handball Environment in Haryana
🏆 Competitive Success
Haryana’s teams have been strong contenders at state-level competitions, including Khel Mahakumbh and university championships. Players frequently secure top positions in men’s and women’s handball events, such as championships hosted in Karnal, where districts like Bhiwani and Jind performed strongly in both categories.
🎯 Growing Participation
- The number of young male and female players attending trials reflects increasing interest in handball across towns and rural areas.
- The selections for major tournaments are resulting in greater visibility for players and opportunities for higher-level competition.