A huge comeback and a huge honour: Italy are back in business

Rewind the clock a bit and Italy’s last appearance at the IHF Men’s World Championship came in 1997, when the European side ended up on the 18th place, with a single win in five matches.

Back then, one of Italy’s current most experienced players, Andrea Parisini, w…

11 teams seal 2025 IHF Men's World Championship tickets in dramatic Qualification Europe week

11 teams have sealed their tickets to the 2025 IHF Men’s World Championship after the conclusion of the European Qualification Phase 2 – Part 2, with some dramatic twists and turns and even a doubleheader going to penalties, which concluded a magnificent week throughout Europe.

‘Like a child in a candy shop’ – Polman ready for Paris 2024 after national team return

After being rested for their clashes against Argentina and Czechia at the 2024 IHF Women’s Qualification Tournament #2 in Torrevieja, Spain, inspirational Dutch backcourt player Estavana Polman made her tournament bow against Spain in their final match, guiding her side to a come-from-behind 27:26 v…

China 2024 IHF Beach Handball World Championships draw completed in Basel

The International Handball Federation (IHF) Head Office in Basel, Switzerland was the setting on Friday for the group draws of the 11th IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball World Championships.

The two global events will be played side-by-side at the ‘Pingtan International Beach Sports Base’ at Long Wangtou Ocean Park…