India defeat Pakistan in South Asian Men's Handball Championship

Action from the 3rd South Asian Men’s Handball Championship

Defending champions India are off to a flying start by wining two matches in a row including beating rivals Pakistan 33-30 in the ongoing 3rd South Asian Men’s handball championship being held at Noida, India.

Pakistan defeated Nepal 38-23 in the opening match of the tournament. Meanwhile, India also won its second match by beating Bangladesh 44-22.

Following are the other results of the league matches of the championship.

1. Afghanistan 34-30 Nepal
2. India 46-20 Nepal
3. Pakistan 42-24 Afghanistan
4. Bangladesh 28-20 Afghanistan

This Championship is taking place at the Genesis Global School in Noida. Five South Asian countries – Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and hosts India are participating in the 3rd edition of this event. The final of the championship will be held on 26 March 2014.

Below is the schedule of the Championship

Schedule of the 3rd South Asian Men’s Handball Championship