Andhra Pradesh, Telangana share U-14 boys’ title; Karnataka win girls’ crown

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana finished as winners in the Under-14 boys’ category, while Karnataka won the girls’ championship at the National Handball Tournament 2026 (CISCE U-14), which concluded in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Boys’ category

The three-day championship was held at Gitanjali Vedika from October 2 to 4, with 24 boys’ and girls’ teams from across the country participating.

In the Under-14 boys’ competition, Karnataka bagged the runners-up spot, while Maharashtra secured third place.

The results placed Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at the top of the boys’ category, with Karnataka finishing behind them and Maharashtra taking the third position.

Karnataka wins girls’ title

Karnataka emerged champions in the Under-14 girls’ category.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana finished in second place, while Maharashtra secured third place in the girls’ competition.

The finals and closing ceremony were attended by retired additional commissioner of police and senior national handball player Md. Tajuddin Ahmed as the chief guest.

The tournament brought together teams from across the country in both boys’ and girls’ categories before concluding with the finals and closing ceremony.

Source: The Hindu