CHANDIGARH: Bringing laurels to the city, the DAV College Women’s Handball Team successfully defended their title, clinching the Gold Medal for the second consecutive year at the Panjab University Inter-College Handball Championships 2026–27.
The prestigious tournament was held at the Panjab University Campus from October 27 to 30, witnessing a dominant display from local athletes trained at the Sports Complex in Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 8.
An Undefeated Run to Gold
The DAV College women’s team delivered a flawless performance, remaining entirely unbeaten throughout the championship. The squad registered decisive victories against formidable opponents, including PGGC-11, PGGC-42, DAV College Hoshiarpur, and SD College, Sector 32.
The winning squad comprised Kajal, Kritika, Rohini, Roshni, Sneh, Sneh Poonia, Saloni, Priya, Minakshi, and Palak Bawa.
The team’s success was shaped by intense training under Sh. Narinder Singh (Secretary, Chandigarh Handball Association) and Sh. Manavpreet Singh Bawa (Jr. Handball Coach, Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration), strongly supported by Dr. Amninder Mann, Head of the Physical Education Department at DAV College.
Men’s Category Triumphs
Trainees of the GMSSS-8 Sports Complex also made a significant mark in the men’s championship while representing their respective colleges:
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Gold Medal (1st Position): Harsh (SD College)
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Silver Medal (2nd Position): Rohan, Mahinder, Akshit, and Dhruv (SGGS College, Sector 26)
Coach’s Appeal to Chandigarh’s Youth
Following the championship, Sh. Manavpreet Singh Bawa—an international handball player, referee, and NIS Patiala topper—commended the players for their discipline and dedication. He expressed his gratitude to the Chandigarh Administration’s Sports Department for providing essential infrastructure and to his own mentors, including retired District Sports Officer Sh. Ravinder Singh Bawa.
Using the occasion to promote the sport, Bawa strongly encouraged the youth of Chandigarh to take up handball, describing it as a fast-paced, Olympic-level indoor team sport that tests speed, agility, and tactical coordination.
“Our aim should not only be to produce medal winners but also to develop disciplined, confident, and responsible individuals through sports. Sports play a vital role in building leadership, physical fitness, and a positive attitude towards life.”
He appealed to local parents to actively support their children in utilizing the coaching and training opportunities currently available across Chandigarh.
