How many countries are currently associated with the International Handball Federation?
209 national
Headquartered in Basel, its membership now comprises 209 national federations. Each member country must each also be a member of one of the six regional confederations: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and Caribbean, Oceania, and South and Central America.
Who is in the European Handball Federation?
European Handball League Board
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Frank Bohmann | Vice-Chairman |
| Stefano Podini | Member |
| Patrice Hitz | Member |
| Alf Mangor Johannessen | Member |
Who is the president of International Handball Federation?
Hassan MoustafaInternational Handball Federation / PresidentHassan Moustafa is an Egyptian sports administrator and former handball player. Moustafa is the fifth and current president of International Handball Federation, and a former president of Egyptian Handball Federation. Wikipedia
When did the International Handball Federation come into existence?
Representatives from 11 countries founded the International Amateur Handball Federation on 4th of August 1928 in Amsterdam.
Is handball played in the Olympics?
First introduced as an outdoor sport during the 1939 Summer Olympic program, handball has since been an indoor sport in the Summer Olympic program since 1972. Around the world, the sport is referred to as “handball”. In the United States, the sport is also referred to as “team handball” or “Olympic handball”.
Where did the game of team handball originate?
The fast-paced modern team game of handball was first played towards the end of the 19th century in Scandinavia and Germany. Field handball was first recognised at the turn of the century, and G. Wallström introduced the sport of “handball” to Sweden in 1910.
Are there professional handball leagues in Europe?
Current season, competition or edition: The EHF Champions League is the most important club handball competition for men’s teams in Europe and involves the leading teams from the top European nations. The competition is organised every year by EHF.
Who first invented handball?
It was Karl Schelenz (1890 – 1956) that made Torball suitable for men’s practice in 1919 (British Columbia Handball Federation, n.d.), which is why he is deemed the founder of handball as a modern sport (International Olympic Committee, 1986).
What is the history of handball?
History. One of the oldest of ball games, handball has been traced back to the baths of Rome. Played later as a bare-handed game called pelota in Spain and France, it was the forerunner of modern jai alai. Handball was adapted in the British Isles during the 16th century and called fives (q.v.).