Handball Federation of Montenegro Montenegrin: Rukometni savez Crne Gore RSCG | |
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IOC nation | Montenegro (MNE) |
National flag | |
Sport | Handball |
Other Sports | |
Official website | www |
HISTORY | |
Year of formation | 26 January 1958 |
AFFILIATIONS | |
International federation | International Handball Federation (IHF) |
IHF member since | 2007 |
Continental association | European Handball Federation |
National Olympic Committee | Montenegrin Olympic Committee |
Other affiliation(s) | |
GOVERNING BODY | |
President | Mr. Zoran Radojičić |
HEADQUARTERS | |
Address | |
Country | Montenegro |
Secretary General | Mr. Emir Bešlija |
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