Premier Handball League 2023: Rajasthan Patriots unveil jersey

The Warriors are in action for the league opener in Jaipur.

Krida Pvt Ltd owned franchisee, for the inaugural season of Premier Handball League, Rajasthan Patriots today unveiled their jersey in the capital city of the state. Ahead of their first clash, Rajasthan Patriots in collaboration with SMAAASH, a leading gaming and entertainment destination who also was host to the event, in the presence of their complete squad, launched their jersey which follows the same hues of their logo – blue and white, representing the team’s spirit of calmness and perfection.

Rajasthan Warriors will kick-off their campaign on the opening day of the league, 08th June, 2023 (Thursday) as they take on Maharashtra Ironmen at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. All the action from the matches will be broadcasted LIVE on Sports 18 and Jio Cinema from 7:00 PM (IST) onwards.

The event was attended by the entire Rajasthan Patriots’ squad and their officials. SMAAASH officials were amongst the others present at the event. While all the players will be seen wearing a mix of blue and white jersey, but the goalkeeper of Patriots will be wearing a mix of pink and black jersey, as per the rules of the games.

Mix of blue and white on the kits

Present on the occasion, Parina Suresh Parekh, Spokesperson, Rajasthan Patriots, “We are delighted to be partners with India’s go to gaming and entertainment destination, SMAAASH for our jersey launch event. The brand which just not only came forward to support us but also carries the same vision and aim as ours and this will inevitably help build and strengthen this partnership together, taking the fraternity of sports, gaming and entertainment to newer heights. Also we decided to go with a mix of blue and white color for our jersey which depicts the spirit of team’s calmness and perfection while they fight #ForTheGlory like a true patriot.”

Avinash Agarwal, Consulting CMO, SMAAASH told, “We are thrilled to partner with the esteemed Rajasthan Patriots and be a part of their journey towards success. Through this partnership, we aim to provide gaming enthusiasts and sports fans with a platform to experience the thrill of both virtual and real world sports. The jersey, adorned with the Rajasthan Patriots' emblem, symbolizes the team's spirit, dedication, and commitment to excellence. This collaboration between SMAAASH Jaipur and Rajasthan Patriots not only reinforces their shared passion for sports but also highlights their commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to their fans. We at SMAAASH wish them the very best for their opening season”.

Earlier this week, Rajasthan Patriots have announced their squad for the first ever Premier Handball League which will see a mix of experienced and young talents taking on the mat.

Well-balanced squad for the Patriots

Having 6 players in the squad who earlier have either competed in Asian Championship or in Asian Games would definitely add balance and strength in the team. Captain of the Indian Handball team, Atul Kumar along with Ramesh Godara, Hardev Singh, Arjun Lakra, Sahil Malik and Sumit are some key players of the Patriots to be looked out for in upcoming Premier Handball League.

The squad of the Rajasthan Patriots comprises a mix of players from all across India, with a few amongst them being a part of the Indian National Handball Team including the national team captain, Atul Kumar. He also represents Indian Air Force while his teammates Robin Singh and Thoufeeq VM who represent Indian Navy and Sahil Malik being a part of Indian Army have been picked up by the franchisee. Team’s goalkeeper, Ramesh Godara who had represented Indian Air Force from 2014-17 and later Indian Services from a time period of 2017-20 now represents his home state, Rajasthan in Nationals. Hardev Singh and Bhupender Jangra, picks of the team are representing Punjab Police and Indian Railways respectively.

The squad also includes 3 international players who hail from Russia, Jordan and Thailand are Kireev Dimitrii, Ahmad Mohammad Hassan Al- Otabi and Thanawat Sanyamud.

Rajasthan Patriots squad for PHL:

Goalkeepers :

Atul Kumar, Ramesh Godara, Thanawat Sanyamud (Thailand)

Right Back :

Sahil Malik, Bhupender Jangra, Kireev Dmitrii (Russia)

Centre Back :

Happy, Arjun Lakra

Left Back :

Robin Singh, Mohit Ghanghas, Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Otabi (Jordan)

Right Wing:

Hardev Singh, Siddharth Singh

Left Wing :

Rohit Kumar, Sumit

Pivot :

Thoufeeq VM, Manish Malik

Coach :

Naya Chandra Singh

Assistant Coach:

Inderjeet Singh