Hassan Imam Mallick, a Jamshedpur-based mentor, has been nominated as a member of the technical committee of the Handball Federation of India (HFI).

As a member of the technical panel, the chief coach of Tata Steel Handball Training Centre at JRD Tata Sports Complex will now be responsible for taking charge at national and international competitions.

Mallick, a veteran with sound knowledge of the technical aspects associated with handball, has also played the role of a guide to help some of his trainees land a job at several organisations across the country.

“I am thankful to HFI for nominating me as a member of the technical committee. I will use my experience and try to do a good job,” Mallick, a resident of Dhatkidih and an employee of Tata Steel, said.

A former national medalist, Mallick has also been instrumental in producing players, some of whom have represented India in national and international contests. “I am optimistic to do a good job since I am well versed with the technical aspects of the game,” he added.

Mallick says that after archery, handball is a job spinner in Jharkhand.

“Over 3 graduates from our training centre have landed employment in various sectors. I think more employment can materialise if handball is effectively channelised in the state. Our cradle is doing the needful in this direction,” he said.