AP, Telangana won the boys U-14 handball title, Karnataka won the girls championship

Winners of the 2026 National Handball Tournament (CISCE U-14). | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The National Handball Tournament 2026 (CISCE U-14) concluded in Hyderabad on Sunday with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana winning the boys’ under-14 title and Karnataka emerging champions in the girls’ category.

The three-day championship was held at Gitanjali Vedika from October 2 to 4 and saw the participation of 24 boys and girls teams from across the country. Retired Additional Commissioner of Police and senior national handball player Md. attended the finals and closing ceremony as chief guest. Tajuddin Ahmed.

In the under-14 boys category, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana emerged as the winners, while Karnataka took the runners-up spot. Maharashtra secured third place. In the under-14 girls category, Karnataka won the championship, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in second place and Maharashtra in third.

Published – 04 Oct 2026 20:26 IST