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Asha Rani (handballer)

Asha Rani

Asha Rani is an Indian handball player. She is among the sportspersons from India recorded as having competed in the sport of handball at a representative level.

Asha Rani
Nationality Indian
Sport Handball
Discipline Team handball

Background

Handball in India is administered by the Handball Federation of India (HFI), which was established in 1972 and is affiliated to the International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Asian Handball Federation (AHF). Indian players typically progress through state associations, inter-university competitions, and the Senior National Handball Championship before being considered for national selection.

Career

Asha Rani is identified in public sports records as an Indian handball player. Detailed match-level statistics, club affiliations, and tournament participation are not consolidated in widely available public sources.

Significance

Women's handball in India has steadily expanded since the 1980s, with national championships and school-level tournaments providing pathways for athletes from across the country, particularly from Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala, which have historically been strong handball-playing regions. Players representing India in the sport contribute to the country's presence at events such as the Asian Women's Handball Championship and the South Asian Games.

References

  • Wikidata entry: Q135474680
  • Handball Federation of India — official records