Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024: India Beat Hong Kong In Opener

India kicked off their 2024 Asian Women’s Handball Championship campaign with a 31-28 win against Hong Kong China at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi. Priyanka Thakur scored the team’s first goal, followed by experienced player Menika, setting a strong tone for the match. India's solid defence, led by skipper Diksha Kumari—who stopped three penalty shots—helped them secure a 16-10 lead at halftime. After the break, Hong Kong China increased their offensive efforts, but India countered effectively, maintaining their advantage. Bhawana Sharma's impressive performance earned her the Player of the Match award, sealing a successful start for India.

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Updated on: 4 December 2024 1:24 pm

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Asian Women’s Handball: India players celebrate their win | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

India players celebrate their win against Hong Kong-China at the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship 2024, in New Delhi.

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Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 India vs Hong Kong-China photos: Bhawana

Asian Women’s Handball: India's Bhawana, 15, reacts on being announced as the player of the match | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

India's Bhawana, 15, reacts on being announced as the player of the match after India won against Hong Kong-China at the 20th Asian Women's Handball Championship 2024, in New Delhi.

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Asian Women’s Handball: India's Bhawana in action against Hong Kong | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

India's Bhawana in action during the handball match bewteen India and Hongkong at the 20th Asian Women Handball Championship, in New Delhi.

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Asian Women’s Handball Championship 2024 India vs Hong Kong-China photos: Shalini Thakur

Asian Women’s Handball: India's Shalini Thakur in action against Hong Kong | Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav

India's Shalini Thakur in action during the handball match bewteen India and Hongkong-China at the 20th Asian Women Handball Championship, in New Delhi.

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