Team handball was created to provide an engaging and fast-paced sport that could be played indoors during the winter months. It originated in Europe in the early 20th century, evolving from various forms of handball and soccer. The goal was to combine elements of both sports, emphasizing teamwork, agility, and strategy, while also making it accessible to a wide range of players. Over time, it gained popularity and became an Olympic sport in 1972.
Galatasaray Handball Team was created in 1926.
Al Sadd Handball Team was created on 1969-10-21.
Handball was always named only "Handball". Just the English speaking hemisphere added "Team" to distinguish it from the other handball game played by just 2 persons.
Metz Handball was created in 1967.
Handball-Bundesliga was created in 1965.
Handball Grauholz was created in 2001.
The origins of team handball go back as far as ancient Greece and Rome. Click on the 'Origins of Team Handball' link on this page to read about its history.
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Team handball is also known as "handball," "European handball," and "Olympic handball." It is a fast-paced sport played between two teams of seven players, where the objective is to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net. The game is particularly popular in Europe and is governed by the International Handball Federation (IHF).
Tunisian Handball League was created in 1956.
US Ivry Handball was created in 1977.
IUDC Handball Club was created in 2006.