Kerala Wins Senior National Men’s Handball Championship

Kerala achieved a historic milestone by winning their first-ever Senior National Men’s Handball Championship title. They triumphed over Chandigarh with a 34-31 victory in a thrilling final. Kerala, who had reached the final for the first time, delivered an impressive performance throughout the match. The team’s success was built on a strong collective effort, with standout performances from key players. Devendar was named the ‘Best Player of the Championship,’ while Rahul received the ‘Best Goalkeeper’ award for his exceptional performances between the posts.

Key Highlights

Venue and Final Score

• Final Score: Kerala 34-31 Chandigarh
• Venue: Senior National Men’s Handball Championship, Kerala

Road to The Final

• Kerala defeated Services 23-21 in the semi-finals.
• Chandigarh won against Indian Railways 32-30 to reach the final.

Awards

• Best Player of the Championship: Devendar (Kerala)
• Best Goalkeeper: Rahul (Kerala)

Match Progression

• First Half: The game started with both teams battling closely, with Kerala leading by a slim margin at the break.
• Second Half: Kerala managed to extend their lead, holding off Chandigarh’s late charge to secure the win.

Key Performance

• Devendar: Played a crucial role in the attacking strategy, earning the ‘Best Player’ award.
• Rahul: Made crucial saves to maintain Kerala’s advantage, securing the ‘Best Goalkeeper’ award.