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Origin of Handball
Handball originated in Northern Europe (Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Sweden) at the end of the 19th century -
International Amateur Handball Association
Representatives from 11 countries founded the International Amateur Handball Association in Amsterdam. -
Handball in Olympics
Men's Handball was added to the Berlin Olympic games and played in an outdoor setting. -
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation was founded in Copenhagen by representatives of eight national federations. -
First Men's Championship
In 1954, the first IHF Men's World Championship was conducted in Sweden with six national teams participating. -
First Women's Championship
The first IHF Women's Handball Championship was held in Yugoslavia with nine national teams participating. -
Handball Introduction in U.S.
Handball was introduced to the United States by a group of European immigrants. -
U.S. Men's International Match
The United States Men's National Handball team played its first international match in Switzerland. -
U.S. Men's Handball in Olympics
Handball was reinstated in the Olympic Games in Munich in an indoor setting. -
U.S. Women's International Match
The United States Women's National Handball team played its first international match in Iceland. -
U.S. Women's Handball in Olympics
Under the support of the IHF, women's handball was included in the 1972 Montreal olympic games. -
6 Continental Federations
The IHF is composed of 6 continental federations which organize continental championships held every other second year. Prior to 2018, there were only 5 continental confederations. -
Professional Handball League in USA?
A professional handball league with 10 teams may begin in 2023 as the sponsor of USA Team Handball is trying to put the sport on the map.
https://www.handball-planet.com/professional-handball-league-in-usa-with-10-teams-to-start-in-2023/#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20of%20America,Team%20Handball%20as%20a%20sponsor.
