Syrian Arab Handball Federation

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Syrian Arab Handball Federation
SAHF
IOC nation Syrian Arab Republic (SYR)
National flag Flag of Syria.svg
Sport Handball
HISTORY
Year of formation1961;61 years ago (1961)
AFFILIATIONS
International federation International Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since1962
Continental association Asian Handball Federation
National Olympic Committee Syrian Olympic Committee
Other affiliation(s)
GOVERNING BODY
PresidentMohamad Ali Ghazi
HEADQUARTERS
Address
CountryFlag of Syria.svg  Syria
Secretary GeneralBashar Riad Radwan
FINANCE
Sponsors Cham Wings Airlines

The Syrian Arab Handball Federation (SAHF) is the administrative and controlling body for handball in Syrian Arab Republic. SAHF is a member of the Asian Handball Federation (AHF) and member of the International Handball Federation (IHF) since 1962. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Member Federations 2017-2021". AHF's Official Website. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
  2. "Syrian Arab Republic". IHF's Official Website. Retrieved April 1, 2020.