HAI replaced the Handball Federation of India as the official handball governing body in 2023.

HFI was founded by Jagat Singh Chauhan from Rohtak (Haryana) who was an alumnus of YMCA College of Physical Education of Madras Chennai.

[2] The 1st Senior National Handball Championship was held at Sir Chhotu Ram Stadium, Rohtak, in the year 1972.

[citation needed] Following is the HFI Executive committee for the term 2022 – 2025.

The following are the head coaches of the Indian national handball teams: HFI had hosted following international championships: Official Website