A.P., Telangana share U-14 boys’ handball title; Karnataka clinches girls’ championship

The National Handball Tournament 2026 (CISCE U-14) concluded in Hyderabad on Sunday with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana sharing the Under-14 boys’ title, while Karnataka secured the championship in the girls’ category.

Tournament overview

The three-day event was staged at Gitanjali Vedika from October 2 to 4 and brought together 24 boys’ and girls’ teams from across the country. The finals and closing ceremony were held on the concluding day, marking the end of a packed schedule of age-group competition.

Boys’ category results

In the U-14 boys’ division, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana finished as winners. Karnataka claimed the runners-up position, and Maharashtra took third place.

Girls’ category results

Karnataka emerged champions in the U-14 girls’ competition. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana secured second place, followed by Maharashtra in third.

Closing ceremony and chief guest

The finals and the closing ceremony were attended by retired Additional Commissioner of Police and senior national handball player Md. Tajuddin Ahmed, who was the chief guest for the occasion.

Conclusion

With strong participation from across the country and decisive performances in both divisions, the CISCE U-14 championship in Hyderabad spotlighted emerging handball talent. The tournament concluded with shared honors for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in the boys’ event and a commanding title win for Karnataka in the girls’ field, while Maharashtra secured podium finishes in both categories.