Overview
- Governing body
- Netball Federation of India
- Origin
- 19th century England
- Olympic discipline
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- Category
- Team
- Total players listed
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Netball is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Netball Federation of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Netball is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
As a team sport, Netball in India is built around a club, district and state structure that culminates in national-level inter-state competition. State associations affiliated to the Netball Federation of India run age-group leagues from under-14 upwards, with the strongest pools historically coming from states with established grassroots infrastructure. Franchise leagues — where they exist — sit on top of this pyramid and have transformed athlete earnings, broadcast visibility and the professionalisation of coaching and support staff. School and college tournaments under SGFI and AIU remain the primary discovery route for players who do not come through a private academy.
At the grassroots, the route into Netball typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Netball originated in 19th century England, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Netball, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Netball Federation of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Netball is played and developed across India under the Netball Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How netball evolved globally and took root in India.
Netball traces its modern origins to 19th century England. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Netball Federation of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, netball grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Netball Federation of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Netball sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aanya AhujaChandigarhWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Aanya ChatterjeeTamil NaduGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Aanya ShahGujaratGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Aarav ChakrabortyGoaWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Aarav RathodUttar PradeshGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Aarvi MalhotraChhattisgarhWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Aarvi RaoNagalandGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Abhinav KhannaArunachal PradeshGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Abhinav PatelPuducherryCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Abhinav TyagiManipurWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Aditya BhosaleLadakhCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Advik MenonKeralaGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Akshay SethiAssamGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Amit GoswamiPunjabGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Amit PrasadRailwaysGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Amit SenUttar PradeshGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Amit SinghGoaGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Amit SubramanianServicesGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Ananya PantPunjabGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Ananya SolankiMadhya PradeshGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Ananya TrivediRailwaysGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Anika JoshiHimachal PradeshGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Anirudh JindalHimachal PradeshGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Anjali BoseUttar PradeshWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Anjali PandeyJammu and KashmirGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Ankit ShahMaharashtraGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Arjun JadhavJharkhandWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Arjun NairNagalandCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Aryan TopnoTripuraGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Atharv BhatiaMadhya PradeshGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Atharv PillaiAssamWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Atharv TomarNagalandGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Atharv TopnoDelhiWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Avani BhattacharyaChhattisgarhWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Avani ChakrabortyChhattisgarhWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Bhakti PantChandigarhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Bhavesh NairLadakhWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Bhavesh PathakAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Bhavna NairHaryanaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Bhumi MishraLadakhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Bhumi RanaMadhya PradeshWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Bhumi TrivediLadakhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Charvi MishraMizoramGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Chirag AgarwalGoaGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Chirag JoshiPuducherryGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Chirag RanaTripuraGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Damini BhatiaOdishaGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Damini ShettyMadhya PradeshWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Darshana ChakrabortyTelanganaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Deepak MalhotraNagalandWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Deepali KhannaNagalandGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Deepali ReddyTelanganaGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Deepali VarmaMadhya PradeshGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Deepika BhatiaMadhya PradeshGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Deepika PandeyRailwaysWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Devansh AhujaMizoramGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Devansh BeheraDelhiCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Devansh BhattacharyaChandigarhGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Dhruv PawarNagalandGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Dhruv SenGoaGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Divya AwasthiGujaratGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Divya BansalChandigarhGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Divya BhallaMeghalayaWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Diya SuriTripuraWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Diya TiwariJammu and KashmirGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Eklavya BhallaLadakhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Eklavya KhannaDelhiWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Esha ChopraRajasthanWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Eshani PathakRajasthanWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Faisal SinghRajasthanGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Falguni TiwariJharkhandGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Gagan BhosaleJammu and KashmirGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Gagan MukherjeePuducherryGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Gagan RanaOdishaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Gagan TyagiManipurGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Gargi PandeyJharkhandWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Gargi PatnaikMizoramGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Gargi SuriManipurGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Gargi YadavUttar PradeshCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Harsh PatnaikArunachal PradeshGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Harsh VermaGoaGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Hema PantRajasthanCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Hiral MitraDelhiWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Hiral RoyAndaman and Nicobar IslandsCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Hrithik AgarwalLadakhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Hrithik RanaMaharashtraGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Imran BoseUttarakhandGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Imran PillaiSikkimGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Inder BansalUttarakhandWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Inder TuduPuducherryCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Ishan ChandraJammu and KashmirCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Ishita MarandiAssamGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Ishita MenonMadhya PradeshGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Ishita RaoSikkimGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Jaideep AhujaKeralaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Jaideep IyerTamil NaduWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Jaideep ShahPunjabGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Janvi AhujaUttarakhandGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Janvi JadhavGoaGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Janvi MalhotraKeralaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Jyoti KamathHimachal PradeshWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Kabir RanaRailwaysWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Kabir SubramanianAssamGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Kabir VarmaChandigarhWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Kartik MalhotraJammu and KashmirGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Kartik NairLadakhGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Keshav PawarMadhya PradeshWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Kritika GuptaGujaratWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Lakshay ShettyChhattisgarhGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Lipika AgarwalChhattisgarhCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Lipika BoseManipurWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Lipika IyerKeralaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Lipika KarMaharashtraGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Lipika KulkarniKeralaGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Lipika ParmarPunjabGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Lipika RaoKarnatakaGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Lokesh PrasadLadakhGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Lokesh RoyManipurGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Mahima PradhanDelhiWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Mahima RanaTamil NaduWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Manav BishtJammu and KashmirGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Manav TiwariAndaman and Nicobar IslandsWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Manav TomarMeghalayaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Meera ReddyRajasthanGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Mridula BhattacharyaJammu and KashmirGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Mridula PathakTamil NaduGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Mridula TrivediTelanganaGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Myra KumarChhattisgarhWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Naina DeshpandeBiharCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Naman MurmuHaryanaGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Nidhi BhattacharyaTelanganaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Nidhi JadhavAndhra PradeshCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Niharika AwasthiKarnatakaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Nikhil KhannaPunjabGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Nirmal DesaiMizoramGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Nirmal VarmaJammu and KashmirWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Ojas NairGujaratGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Ojaswini KamathJammu and KashmirCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Omkar MishraTelanganaGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Pallavi PradhanKeralaWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Pallavi ReddyTamil NaduGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Pari KamathKeralaGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Parth KulkarniAssamWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Parth TiwariUttar PradeshGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Payal ParmarWest BengalGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Pooja ChatterjeeUttar PradeshCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Pooja RawatAndaman and Nicobar IslandsGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Preeti ChandraRailwaysGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Priya ChopraRajasthanCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Priya NagHaryanaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Priya PrasadMeghalayaWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Priya ReddyJharkhandGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Radhika BansalUttar PradeshGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Radhika MishraChandigarhCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Raghav ChopraKarnatakaGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Raghav RajputGoaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Rahul DubeNagalandGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Rajat BhosaleDelhiGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Rakesh BoseWest BengalWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Rashmi PathakGoaGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Reyansh BishtPunjabGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Reyansh TuduUttar PradeshGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Rishi GuptaMaharashtraGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Rishi TopnoUttar PradeshCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Ritvik GoswamiJharkhandWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Riya AgarwalSikkimWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Ruchi BoseAssamWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Ruchi PillaiTripuraGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Saanvi ChopraPunjabWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Sahil AhujaUttarakhandWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Sahil RawatChhattisgarhGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Sakshi ParmarHimachal PradeshGoal Shooter
Tall finisher with a soft release inside the circle and high shooting percentage under pressure.
- Sandeep KamathTelanganaGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Sanket RaoJharkhandWing Attack
Sharp-cutting feeder delivering low, flat passes into the shooters.
- Sara PathakJharkhandGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Shalini BeheraUttarakhandGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Shalini DasAndhra PradeshCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Shalini MurmuOdishaGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Shalini SenSikkimGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Shaurya RajputChandigarhGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Shreya DashLadakhWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Shreya MukherjeeMadhya PradeshGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Shreya SahaGujaratGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Tanmay OjhaHimachal PradeshGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Tara MarandiGoaGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Tara SuriHaryanaCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Tarun GhoshMizoramCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Tarun PathakSikkimGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Tushar KrishnanMadhya PradeshWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Tushar NairManipurGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Umesh NairServicesGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Umesh ShettyMizoramGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Umesh SubramanianMaharashtraGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Vanya JadhavPunjabCentre
All-court engine driving transition and dictating set-piece centre passes.
- Veer ChopraRailwaysWing Defence
Tight-marking defender who pressures the opposition feed into the circle.
- Vidya RawatGoaGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
- Vikas RaoGujaratGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Vinay ChopraBiharGoal Attack
Mobile shooter and feeder linking the centre court to the goal circle.
- Yash SahaJharkhandGoal Keeper
Tall last line who contests every shot and rebounds off the post.
- Zaid RanaTamil NaduGoal Defence
Reading defender who turns over ball with intercepts and pickups.
Rules
Two opposing sides contest a fixed-duration match on a marked field or court, with officials enforcing possession, out-of-play, foul and scoring rules published by the international federation. Teams field a set number of players plus substitutes, age and gender categories are strictly separated, and match officials use video review at the top level. India follows the international rulebook adopted by the national federation, with domestic tweaks for age-group and school competition durations.
Authoritative rulebook: Netball Federation of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a netball squad or competition.
- Attackers / forwardsPrimary scorers who operate closest to the opposition goal or scoring zone.
- Midfielders / all-roundersLink play between defence and attack; usually the highest work-rate positions.
- DefendersDeny the opposition space and possession in the defensive third.
- Goalkeeper / last lineSpecialist stopper with distinct kit and rules; the final line of defence.
- Captain & vice-captainOn-field leadership, decision-making and communication with match officials.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in netball at a federation-recognised event.
- Match ball or puck to the federation's specification
- Team playing kit, warm-up gear and studded/turf footwear
- Personal protective equipment where the sport requires it (shin guards, mouthguard, helmet, pads)
- Training equipment: cones, agility ladders, GPS vests, video analysis rig
- Field or court markings, goals/nets and match-officials' equipment
Governing body
Netball Federation of India is the recognised national body for Netball in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for netball. State associations under Netball Federation of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 19th century England
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Team
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the netball calendar in India.
- Netball Federation of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic netball title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Netball Federation of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Netball
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Netball
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in netball.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Netball Federation of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in netball.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the netball calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for netball. The national championship under Netball Federation of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised netball athletes to know outside India.
- Lionel Messi (Argentina)8-time Ballon d'Or; 2022 World Cup winner.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)5-time Ballon d'Or; Euro 2016 champion.
- Kylian Mbappé (France)2018 World Cup winner; multiple Ligue 1 top scorer.
- Erling Haaland (Norway)Manchester City forward; Premier League Golden Boot.
- Manuel Neuer (Germany)2014 World Cup-winning goalkeeper; Bayern Munich legend.
Records
Where to find India's official netball record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Netball is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in netball are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Netball Federation of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in netball are maintained by the Netball Federation of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for netball and mirrored by Netball Federation of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Netball Federation of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in netball — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Professional player in a domestic franchise league, state team or overseas club
- Coach at grassroots, state, national or franchise level (federation-certified)
- Match official — referee, umpire, video review, technical delegate
- Sports science support — strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition, video analyst
- Sports management, broadcast, journalism, commentary and creator careers
- Government-quota jobs in Railways, defence, police, PSUs and state services for state and national representatives
Related academies
1 listed- Thyagaraj Sports ComplexStateNew Delhi, Delhi · Since 2010
Delhi government's flagship indoor multi-sport stadium and academy.
Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for netball athletes and academies.
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Common questions about netball in India.
Who governs Netball in India?▾
Netball Federation of India is the recognised national federation for Netball in India. State associations under Netball Federation of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Netball an Olympic sport?▾
Netball is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Netball Federation of India.
How do I start playing Netball in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Netball athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Netball?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Netball athletes selected for international events?▾
Netball Federation of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Netball in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Netball in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Netball in Andhra Pradesh
- Netball in Arunachal Pradesh
- Netball in Assam
- Netball in Bihar
- Netball in Chhattisgarh
- Netball in Goa
- Netball in Gujarat
- Netball in Haryana
- Netball in Himachal Pradesh
- Netball in Jharkhand
- Netball in Karnataka
- Netball in Kerala
- Netball in Madhya Pradesh
- Netball in Maharashtra
- Netball in Manipur
- Netball in Meghalaya
- Netball in Mizoram
- Netball in Nagaland
- Netball in Odisha
- Netball in Punjab
- Netball in Rajasthan
- Netball in Sikkim
- Netball in Tamil Nadu
- Netball in Telangana
- Netball in Tripura
- Netball in Uttar Pradesh
- Netball in Uttarakhand
- Netball in West Bengal
- Netball in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Netball in Chandigarh
- Netball in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Netball in Delhi
- Netball in Jammu & Kashmir
- Netball in Ladakh
- Netball in Lakshadweep
- Netball in Puducherry