Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34-31 in the final.

Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34-31 in the final.

Kerala defeated Chandigarh 34-31 in the final.

Kerala created history by clinching the Senior Men's Handball National Championship in Changanassery. The hosts defeated Chandigarh 34-31 in the final to emerge champions.

Kerala had defeated Services in the semifinals, while Chandigarh got the better of Indian Railways in the other semifinals. The two losing semifinalists shared bronze.

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Kerala's Devender and Rahul were adjudged the best player and best goalkeeper of the championship respectively. Sujith was declared the best left-wing player.