Maharashtra Ironmen is a professional handball team based in Pune, Maharashtra, that plays in the Premier Handball League.[1] Maharashtra Ironmen won inaugural season of 2023 Premier Handball League (India) by defeating Golden Eagles Uttar Pradesh by 38–24.The team is owned by Punit Balan & Janhavi Dhariwal Balan.[2][3][4]

Maharashtra Ironmen
Full nameMaharashtra Ironmen
Sporthandball
Founded2023
First season2023
LeaguePHL
Based inPune
StadiumSawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium, Jaipur
Colors  
OwnerPunit Balan, Janhavi Dhariwal Balan
Head coachSunil Gahlawat, Ajay Kumar Dabas.
CaptainIgor Chiseliov
ChampionshipsWinner 2023

Franchise history

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Premier Handball League (India) is a professional Handball league in India, based on the format of the Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament. The first edition of the tournament was played in 2023 with six franchises representing various cities in India. Maharashtra Ironmen is a Pune-based franchise owned by Punit Balan & Janhavi Dhariwal Balan.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Premier Handball League: Maharashtra Ironmen Reach Final With Rout of Rajasthan Patriots". News18. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  2. ^ "Maharashtra Ironmen wins inaugural Premier Handball League". Sportstar. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  3. ^ "Premier Handball League: Maharashtra Ironmen wins the inaugural title". thebridge.in. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  4. ^ "Premier Handball League 2023: Maharashtra Ironmen Crowned Champions of first-ever Season". myKhel. Retrieved 2023-07-05.
  5. ^ "Maharashtra Ironmen crowned champions of the first-ever Premier Handball League | More sports News". Times of India. Retrieved 2023-07-05.