Jaipur: In a landmark move to promote handball across the country, Prasar Bharati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI).The agreement is for a period of three years, under which Prasar Bharati will produce and broadcast all international and national handball events, organised by HAI on DD Sports, Waves OTT and other PB platforms.The MoU was formally exchanged between Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Director, HAI, in the august presence of Chairman, Prasar Bharati Navneet Kumar Sehgal and other esteemed personalities including former international player and HAI Secretary General Tejraj Singh.Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman, Prasar Bharati on the signing of agreement said: “This is just the beginning of a new era for handball in India. We look forward to seeing Indian athletes excel globally with the support of strong media and institutional partnerships. Continuing with the vision of an honourable PM. DD Sports has consistently highlighted emerging talent, grassroots tournaments, and inclusive sports, giving India’s young athletes the recognition they truly deserve.“On this occasion, Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, said: “This partnership underscores Prasar Bharati’s commitment to supporting and nurturing emerging sports in India. Through our wide network and national reach, we aim to give handball the platform and visibility at national and international level.”Speaking on behalf of the Handball Association of India, Anandeshwar Pandey stated: “This MoU is a significant step toward popularising handball at the grassroots and elite levels. The consistent coverage on DD Sports will inspire youth and boost the development of the sport across the country.”Also present at the event were Tejraj Singh, Secretary General, HAI; Jasbir Singh Bisla, Chairman, Referee Board; Naveen Poonia, ex vice-captain, Indian handball team and Diksha Kumari Goel, goalkeeper of the Indian women’s handball squad.Jaipur-based Tejraj Singh, Secretary General, HAI, added: “With the collaboration of Prasar Bharati, handball will now reach millions of viewers across the nation. This initiative will help identify talent and strengthen India’s position in international handball.”This collaboration marks Prasar Bharati’s recent efforts to partner with the national sports federation and bring the Olympic sports to the wider national audience.
