Jaipur, May 12 (PTI) The inaugural edition of the Premier Handball League is set to be held from June 8 to 25 at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium here.

The league will feature six teams — Rajasthan Patriots, Garvit Gujarat, Maharashtra Ironmen, Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh, Telugu Talons and Delhi Panzers.

President of Rajasthan State Sports Council Krishna Poonia said, “We were committed to organising a grand sporting event in the state and this was the perfect opportunity to do so.

“We are sure the league will provide the handball players the perfect platform to showcase their talents and eventually will help elevate the status of handball as a sport in the nation,” said the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games discus throw gold medallist.

Source: PTI News