The third edition of the TG Handball Tournament is set to ignite the University of Zimbabwe Handball Courts in Harare on May 23–24, 2026, as top clubs from across the country and the region converge for what promises to be two days of intense competition and sporting development.
Now firmly establishing itself on Zimbabwe’s sporting calendar, the TG Handball Tournament has grown steadily since its inception, evolving into a major platform for competitive play, talent exposure and the broader growth of handball.
Defending champions Spikers Handball Club in the men’s division and Manyame Sparrows Handball Club in the women’s category return under pressure, with challengers eager to disrupt their dominance and claim this year’s honours.
The men’s competition will feature a strong lineup including Spartans HC, Art Snrs HC, Art Jns HC, Filabusi Titans HC, Hawks HC, TG Academy, Bindura Phoenix HC, UZ Wildcats HC, Ajax HC and Black Rhinos HC.
In the women’s category, teams set to compete include City Stars HC, Art Jewels HC, Filabusi Titans HC, Harare City Queens HC, Bindura Phoenix HC and UZ Wildcats HC, alongside Zambia’s Bluewood HC, whose participation adds a regional dimension and raises the competitive standard of the tournament.
One of the major highlights this year is the debut appearance of Filabusi Titans HC. Entering the tournament for the first time, the club represents the continued spread of handball beyond traditional urban strongholds. Known for their determination and disciplined style of play, the Titans arrive as unpredictable newcomers capable of upsetting more experienced teams.
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Organising Committee Chairperson Simbarashe Tsombori said the tournament’s long-term vision goes beyond competition, focusing on transforming handball into a widely recognised growth sport.
“Our vision for edition three is to use the TG Handball Tournament to professionalise and grow the sport across Zimbabwe and the region,” Tsombori said.
He added that success would be measured by increased school participation, improved coaching and officiating standards, and enhanced media visibility through live coverage.
“If we achieve that, we build deeper national squads, stronger regional competition and move handball from being a niche sport into a recognised growth sport,” he said.
Beyond the matches themselves, the tournament continues to position handball as an emerging sporting force, offering young athletes exposure, competitive experience and pathways into national and regional competition structures.
With established champions defending their titles, regional participation expanding and new clubs stepping onto the national stage, the TG Handball Tournament Season 3 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions yet.
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