Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the opposing team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team that scores more goals wins.
The Croatian Handball Federation is the governing body of handball in Croatia. It is based in Zagreb.
The International Handball Federation (IHF) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball. IHF is responsible for the organisation of handball's major international tournaments, notably the IHF World Men's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1938, and the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1957.
The Portugal women's national handball team is the national team of Portugal. It is governed by the Portuguese Handball Federation and takes part in international team handball competitions.
The Afghanistan Handball Federation (AHF) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball in Afghanistan. Founded in 2004, AHF is a member of Asian Handball Federation (AHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).
The Belgium national handball team is the national team of Belgium. It is governed by the Royal Belgian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.
The Handball Federation of Portugal (FPA) is the national handball association in Portugal. FPA is a full member of the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).
The Netherlands Handball Association (NHV) is the national Handball association in Netherlands. NHV organizes team handball within Dutch and represents the Dutch handball internationally. The Association is a member of the International Handball Federation (IHF) and European Handball Federation (EHF).
The New Zealand Handball Federation (NZHF) is the governing body for the sport of handball and beach handball in New Zealand. NZHF is member of the Oceania Continent Handball Federation (OCHF), International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Commonwealth Handball Association.
The Egyptian Handball Federation (EHF) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Egypt. EHF was founded in 1957, joined the International Handball Federation in 1960, and the African Handball Confederation in 1973. EHF is also affiliated to the Egyptian Olympic Committee. It is based in Cairo.
The Austrian Handball Federation (ÖHB) is the national organization responsible for managing and promoting the practice of handball and beach handball in Austria. Its head office is located in Vienna. ÖHB was founded on 25 January 1925 and is affiliated to the International Handball Federation, European Handball Federation and Austrian Olympic Committee. Current president of ÖHB is Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer, who held the position since 1996. Mr. Martin Hausleitner is current secretary general of ÖHB.
The Greenland Handball Federation (GHF) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Greenland. GHF was founded on 11 May 1974, joined International Handball Federation in 1998 and Pan-American Team Handball Federation. GHF is also affiliated with the Sports Confederation of Greenland. It is based in Nuuk.
The South African Handball Federation (SAHF) is the governing body for handball in South Africa and is responsible for the administration of the South African national handball teams (both men's and women's). SAHF has been an affiliate of International Handball Federation, African Handball Confederation and Commonwealth Handball Association since 1993, and its offices are located in Johannesburg, the elected president is Ally Pole. SAHF is registered with SASCOC as the officially recognised federation.
The Jordan Handball Federation is the governing body of handball and beach handball in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Founded in 1961, the Jordan Handball Federation is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and Asian Handball Federation. The Jordan Handball Federation is also affiliated to the Jordan Olympic Committee, West Asian Handball Federation and the Arab Handball Federation. It is based in Amman.
The Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Founded in 1983, BHF is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and Asian Handball Federation. BHF is also affiliated to the Bangladesh Olympic Association and South Asian Handball Federation. It is based in Dhaka.
The Royal Belgian Handball Federation (RBHF) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Kingdom of Belgium. Founded in 1956, the RBHF is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and European Handball Federation. RBHF is also affiliated to the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee. It is based in Ans. and Halen.
The Hellenic Handball Federation (OXE) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Hellenic Republic (Greece). Founded in 1979, OXE is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and European Handball Federation. OXE is also affiliated to the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the Mediterranean Handball Confederation. It is based in Athens.
The Handball Federation Singapore (HFS) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball in Republic of Singapore. Founded in 2008, HFS is a member of Asian Handball Federation (AHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).
The Azerbaijan Handball Federation (AHF) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Founded in 1992, AHF is a member of European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).
The Armenian Handball Federation, also known as the Handball Federation of Armenia, is the regulating body of handball and beach handball in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
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