Summary
Description
Throwball is a non-contact ball sport played across a net between two teams of seven players on a rectangular court.
Throwball was introduced by Jagat Singh Chauhan and at the same year he organised the first national championships in Jind, Haryana with great contribution of Mrs Shashi Prabha. Mr Jagat Singh Chauhan was founder or father of handball, netball and Throwball in India.
Throwball is gaining popularity in India as a competitive sport and Indian authorities of the game were instrumental in organizing Asian level and later, World level Association for the sport. Throwball is a popular sport, played in gym class, colleges, and clubs in India. The Junior Throwball team of India visited Sri Lanka in 1982.
The latest major national event was the 48th Senior National Throwball Championship in Ranchi (Aug 2025), won by teams from Karnataka/Arunachal (discipline). The most recent action is the ongoing 35th Junior National Throwball Championship in Badlapur, Maharashtra (Dec 5-7, 2025), showcasing youth talent.
Recent & Upcoming Events:
48th Senior Nationals (August 2025): Held in Ranchi, Jharkhand, featuring top senior players; Arunachal Pradesh won "Best Disciplined Team".
35th Junior Nationals (Dec 5-7, 2025): Currently happening in Badlapur, Maharashtra, highlighting the next generation of stars.
You can find updates on the Throwball Fedration of India.
The Throwball Federation of India (TFI) is the governing body for throwball in India, established in 1978, organizing national championships, promoting the sport, and affiliated with international bodies like ITF/ATF, with key figures like Naresh Mann (Gen Sec) and Vishvas Kailash Sarang (President), though it has faced past recognition disputes with the Sports Ministry.
Key Aspects:
Formation & History: Founded by Prof. Jagat Singh Chauhan in 1978 and registered in 1982, TFI has worked to develop throwball in India, with its first national championship held in Jind, Haryana.
Governance: It has a structure with Patrons, President, General Secretary (Naresh Mann), Treasurer, and Executive Members, representing various states.
Activities: Organizes National Championships (Senior & Junior), facilitates international tours, and manages zonal committees.
Recognition: While recognized by the government in 1989, disputes led to a halt in financial aid, but it continues to function, with Karnataka winning recent nationals.
International Links: Affiliated with the Asian Throwball Federation (ATF) and International Throwball Federation (ITF).
Official Presence: Operates through websites like throwballfederationofindia.in, throwball.in, and social media on Facebook/Instagram, showcasing events and results.
Leadership (as of recent info):
President: Vishvas Kailash Sarang
General Secretary: Naresh Mann
Recent Events:
Hosted the 44th Senior National Championship in March 2024 (won by Karnataka) and the 35th Junior Nationals in December 2025 in Badlapur, Maharashtra.