Abia State male and female teams in the ongoing National Division 1 Handball League started their campaigns with contrasting results. While the male team started on a bright note defeating Bendel Dynamos 26-20, the female team succumbed to the fire-power of Funad of Lagos 22-27.
In other matches in the male category, Soof Handball Club of Sokoto defeated Girl Child 41-23 while Kwara Boys lost 14-22 to Mindscope Academy.
In the female category, Plateau Vipers defeated Kutu Academy 27-18 as Suleja Ladies narrowly defeated Bayelsa Ladies 19-18 while Mindscope Academy fail 28-31 to Kwara Girls.
