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'''Dr. Roshan Lal Anand''' ({{lang-hi|पद्म श्री डॉ. रोशन लाल आनंद}}; born 19 January 1924), also known as '''Dr. R. L. Anand''', is an Indian former [[sports administrator]] who served as [[Asian Handball Federation#Secretary generals|2nd]] Secretary General of [[Asian Handball Federation]] from 2000 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihf.info/content/main_index.jsp |title=Continent Info |work=www.ihf.info |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011206105424/http://www.ihf.info/content/main_index.jsp |access-date=December 6, 2011|archive-date=2001-12-06 }}</ref>
'''Roshan Lal Anand''' (19 January 1924 – 17 December 2024) was an Indian [[sports administrator]] who served as [[Asian Handball Federation#Secretary generals|2nd]] Secretary General of [[Asian Handball Federation]] from 2000 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ihf.info/content/main_index.jsp |title=Continent Info |work=www.ihf.info |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011206105424/http://www.ihf.info/content/main_index.jsp |access-date=6 December 2011|archive-date=2001-12-06 }}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Roshan Lal Anand was born on 19 January 1924 in [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province, British India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AHFKuwait/posts/606111906499933 |title=Happy Birthday Dr. Roshan Anand |work=[[Asian Handball Federation|AHF]]'s Official Facebook Page |access-date=January 19, 2019}}</ref>  
Roshan Lal Anand was born on 19 January 1924 in [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab Province]], [[British India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AHFKuwait/posts/606111906499933 |title=Happy Birthday Dr. Roshan Anand |work=[[Asian Handball Federation|AHF]]'s Official Facebook Page |access-date=19 January 2019}}</ref>


He is the longest-serving Director of [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NIS) till date. He was appointed as NIS Director on 4 July 1970 and served in this position for 16 years until his superannuation on 30 November 1986.<ref>{{cite web|title=IX Asiad: India's brightest hopes are in the athletic contingent |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19821130-ix-asiad-indias-brightest-hopes-are-in-the-athletic-contingent-772419-2013-08-01 |date=30 November 1982 |work=www.indiatoday.in |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NIS museum adds no new memorabilia in 43 years |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/chandigarh/NIS-museum-adds-no-new-memorabilia-in-43-years/articleshow/46180534.cms |date=10 February 2015 |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref>
Anand is the longest-serving Director of [[Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports]] (NIS) to date. He was appointed NIS Director on 4 July 1970 and served in this position for 16 years until his superannuation on 30 November 1986.<ref>{{cite web|title=IX Asiad: India's brightest hopes are in the athletic contingent |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19821130-ix-asiad-indias-brightest-hopes-are-in-the-athletic-contingent-772419-2013-08-01 |date=30 November 1982 |work=www.indiatoday.in |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NIS museum adds no new memorabilia in 43 years |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/NIS-museum-adds-no-new-memorabilia-in-43-years/articleshow/46180534.cms |date=10 February 2015 |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref>


==Sports administration==
==Sports administration==
===Asian Handball Federation===
===Asian Handball Federation===
On 26 November 2000, Dr. Anand was elected as Secretary General of [[Asian Handball Federation]], when he succeeded [[Pakistan]]i sports administrator Syed Abul Hassan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asian jr handball at Hyderabad |url=https://m.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040731/cth3.htm |date=30 July 2004 |work=www.tribuneindia.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref> He served in this position for 13 years until 25 October 2013, when he was succeeded by [[Muhammad Shafiq]].{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}
On 26 November 2000, Dr. Anand was elected as Secretary General of [[Asian Handball Federation]], when he succeeded Pakistani sports administrator Syed Abul Hassan.<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian jr handball at Hyderabad |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040731/cth3.htm | date=30 July 2004 | newspaper=The Tribune | location=India |access-date=12 October 2022}}</ref> He served in this position for 13 years until 25 October 2013, when he was succeeded by [[Muhammad Shafiq]].{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}


===Indian Olympic Association===
===Indian Olympic Association===
Anand was elected as Secretary General of [[Indian Olympic Association]] from 1986 – 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.ind.in/ioa-organisation |title=Organisation |work=www.olympic.ind.in |access-date=April 4, 2020}}</ref> He was also elected as Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association after 1987.{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}
Anand was elected as Secretary General of [[Indian Olympic Association]] from 1986 – 1987.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.olympic.ind.in/ioa-organisation |title=Organisation |work=www.olympic.ind.in |access-date=4 April 2020}}</ref> He was also elected as Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association after 1987.{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}


===Handball Federation of India===
===Handball Federation of India===
Anand was one of the founder members of [[Handball Federation of India]] (HFI) and was elected as HFI President in 1985 and served in the position till 2010 when he selflessly did not file nomination for the position due to his age.<ref>{{cite web|title=HFI Election 2005 |url=https://indiahandball.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/hfi-election-2005.pdf |date=9 December 2005 |work=www.indiahandball.wordpress.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channi to replace RL Anand as HFI chief |url=https://sportswire4u.blogspot.com/2010/01/channi-to-replace-rl-anand-as-hfi-chief.html?view=sidebar&m=1 |date=29 January 2010 |work=www.sportswire4u.blogspot.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref> He is the longest serving HFI President to date. He was appointed as Life-President of Handball Federation of India (HFI) for his lifetime services to HFI and for development of handball upon completion of his term as president in 2010 and will hold this position till his last breath.{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}
Anand was one of the founder members of [[Handball Federation of India]] (HFI) and was elected as HFI President in 1985 and served in the position till 2010 when he selflessly did not file nomination for the position due to his age.<ref>{{cite web|title=HFI Election 2005 |url=https://indiahandball.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/hfi-election-2005.pdf |date=9 December 2005 |work=www.indiahandball.wordpress.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Channi to replace RL Anand as HFI chief |url=https://sportswire4u.blogspot.com/2010/01/channi-to-replace-rl-anand-as-hfi-chief.html?view=sidebar&m=1 |date=29 January 2010 |work=www.sportswire4u.blogspot.com |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref> He is the longest serving HFI President to date. He was appointed Life-President of Handball Federation of India (HFI) for his lifetime services to HFI and for development of handball upon completion of his term as president in 2010 and held this position till his last breath.{{Citation needed|date= July 2022}}


===Others===
===Others===
Anand also served as President of [[Commonwealth Handball Association]] and as member of Arbitration Commission of the [[International Handball Federation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Competition Science Vision (Jun 2001 edition) |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=n-gDAAAAMBAJ&q=Dr.+R.+L.+Anand+elected+as+Asian+Handball+Federation+Secretary+General&pg=PT118 |date=June 2001 |work=www.books.google.co.in |access-date=15 July 2020|last1 = Darpan|first1 = Pratiyogita}}</ref>
Anand also served as President of [[Commonwealth Handball Association]] and as member of Arbitration Commission of the [[International Handball Federation]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Competition Science Vision (Jun 2001 edition) |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=n-gDAAAAMBAJ&q=Dr.+R.+L.+Anand+elected+as+Asian+Handball+Federation+Secretary+General&pg=PT118 |date=June 2001 |access-date=15 July 2020|last1 = Darpan|first1 = Pratiyogita}}</ref>
 
==Personal life and death==
Anand [[centenarian|turned 100]] on 19 January 2024, and died at his residence in [[New Delhi]] on 17 December.<ref>{{cite web |title=IHF Mourns the Death of Dr. Roshan Lal Anand |url=https://www.ihf.info/media-center/news/ihf-mourns-death-dr-roshan-lal-anand |website=International Handball Federation |access-date=2 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=AHF mourns the passing of Dr. Roshan Lal Anand |url=https://asianhandball.org/ahf-mourns-the-passing-of-dr-roshan-lal-anand/ |website=Asian Handball Federation |access-date=2 January 2025}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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Anand was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award by [[Government of India]] in 1976.<ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Awards Directory (1954-2013) |url=https://www.webcitation.org/mainframe.php |pages=62 |publisher=www.webcitation.org |access-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref> In photo, Anand receiving the [[Padma Shri]] Award from the [[President of India]] His Excellency [[Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed]].
Anand was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], the fourth highest civilian award by [[Government of India]] in 1976.<ref>{{cite web |title=Padma Awards Directory (1954-2013) |url=https://www.webcitation.org/mainframe.php |pages=62 |publisher=www.webcitation.org |access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref>  


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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 21:18, 24 March 2026


For the Indian politician, see Roshan Lal.

Roshan Lal Anand
2nd Secretary General of Asian Handball Federation
In office
26 November 2000 – 25 October 2013
PresidentSheikh Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah Kuwait
Preceded bySyed Abul Hassan Pakistan
Succeeded byMuhammad Shafiq Pakistan
9th Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association
In office
1986–1987
PresidentVidya Charan Shukla
Preceded byAir Vice-Marshal C. L. Mehta
Succeeded byRaja Randhir Singh
3rd President of Handball Federation of India
In office
1985–2010
Secretary GeneralSurinder Mohan Bali
Preceded byAir Vice-Marshal H. L. Kapur
Succeeded byDr. Sarwan Singh Channy, IAS
7th Director of the National Institute of Sports
In office
3 July 1970 – 30 November 1986
Preceded byS. D. Chopra
Succeeded byS. K. Chaturvedi
Personal details
Born(1924-01-19)19 January 1924
Amritsar, Punjab Province, British India (present-day Punjab, India)
Died17 December 2024(2024-12-17) (aged 100)
New Delhi, India
NationalityIndian
ProfessionSports administrator
Awards Padma Shri (1976)
ReligionHinduism

Roshan Lal Anand (19 January 1924 – 17 December 2024) was an Indian sports administrator who served as 2nd Secretary General of Asian Handball Federation from 2000 to 2013.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Roshan Lal Anand was born on 19 January 1924 in Punjab Province, British India.[2]

Anand is the longest-serving Director of Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) to date. He was appointed NIS Director on 4 July 1970 and served in this position for 16 years until his superannuation on 30 November 1986.[3][4]

Sports administration[edit | edit source]

Asian Handball Federation[edit | edit source]

On 26 November 2000, Dr. Anand was elected as Secretary General of Asian Handball Federation, when he succeeded Pakistani sports administrator Syed Abul Hassan.[5] He served in this position for 13 years until 25 October 2013, when he was succeeded by Muhammad Shafiq.[citation needed]

Indian Olympic Association[edit | edit source]

Anand was elected as Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association from 1986 – 1987.[6] He was also elected as Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association after 1987.[citation needed]

Handball Federation of India[edit | edit source]

Anand was one of the founder members of Handball Federation of India (HFI) and was elected as HFI President in 1985 and served in the position till 2010 when he selflessly did not file nomination for the position due to his age.[7][8] He is the longest serving HFI President to date. He was appointed Life-President of Handball Federation of India (HFI) for his lifetime services to HFI and for development of handball upon completion of his term as president in 2010 and held this position till his last breath.[citation needed]

Others[edit | edit source]

Anand also served as President of Commonwealth Handball Association and as member of Arbitration Commission of the International Handball Federation.[9]

Personal life and death[edit | edit source]

Anand turned 100 on 19 January 2024, and died at his residence in New Delhi on 17 December.[10][11]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Anand was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award by Government of India in 1976.[12]

Decoration Country Year Note
Padma Shri  India 1976 Fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Continent Info". www.ihf.info. Archived from the original on 6 December 2001. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "Happy Birthday Dr. Roshan Anand". AHF's Official Facebook Page. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  3. ↑ "IX Asiad: India's brightest hopes are in the athletic contingent". www.indiatoday.in. 30 November 1982. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "NIS museum adds no new memorabilia in 43 years". The Times of India. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Asian jr handball at Hyderabad". The Tribune. India. 30 July 2004. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  6. ↑ "Organisation". www.olympic.ind.in. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  7. ↑ "HFI Election 2005" (PDF). www.indiahandball.wordpress.com. 9 December 2005. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Channi to replace RL Anand as HFI chief". www.sportswire4u.blogspot.com. 29 January 2010. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  9. ↑ Darpan, Pratiyogita (June 2001). "Competition Science Vision (Jun 2001 edition)". Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  10. ↑ "IHF Mourns the Death of Dr. Roshan Lal Anand". International Handball Federation. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "AHF mourns the passing of Dr. Roshan Lal Anand". Asian Handball Federation. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2013)". www.webcitation.org. p. 62. Retrieved 14 August 2013.

External links[edit | edit source]


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