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“Just win” – Uruguay women inspiring younger generation as future looks bright

Croatia 2026 represents the 20th anniversary of the debut appearance of Uruguay’s women at the IHF Women’s Beach Handball World Championship after the South American side finished ninth at the event held in Rio de Janeiro, Br

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Behind Türkiye’s handball progress: How 444 players shape up the future

Handball in Türkiye is having a moment and the momentum shows no signs of slowing down.

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Weaving history for the Cook Islands in Croatia

It is likely that you have never heard of Tongareva (Penrhyn), an atoll and northernmost island in the northern group of the Cook Islands in the south Pacific Ocean.

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“It’s emotional” – Italy’s men step up to global stage

Beach Handball and Italy are inextricably linked thanks to the first organised, rules-based beach handball match played on the island of Ponza in the European nation on 20 June 1992.

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12th IHF Women's Beach Handball World Championships 2026, Croatia

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“Just win” – Uruguay women inspiring younger generation as future looks bright

June 25, 2026

“Just win” – Uruguay women inspiring younger generation as future looks bright

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Weaving history for the Cook Islands in Croatia

June 25, 2026

Weaving history for the Cook Islands in Croatia

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Croatia 2026 – Day 3 Preview: Main round opens at Lake Jarun

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Croatia 2026 – Day 3 Preview: Main round opens at Lake Jarun

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12th IHF Men's Beach Handball World Championships 2026, Croatia

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Croatia 2026 – Day 3 Preview: Main round opens at Lake Jarun

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Croatia 2026 – Day 3 Preview: Main round opens at Lake Jarun

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Croatia 2026 – Day 2 Review: preliminary groups wrap up

June 24, 2026

Croatia 2026 – Day 2 Review: preliminary groups wrap up

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“It’s emotional” – Italy’s men step up to global stage

June 24, 2026

“It’s emotional” – Italy’s men step up to global stage

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25th IHF Women's Junior (U20) World Championship 2026 China

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June 25, 2026

Japan steal show against Norway, as five more main round berths secured at China…

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Faroe Islands register historic triumph; favourites also prevail

June 25, 2026

Faroe Islands register historic triumph; favourites also prevail

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Crucial wins see eight main round berths sealed at China 2026

June 25, 2026

Crucial wins see eight main round berths sealed at China 2026

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30th IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 Germany

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11th Asian Men's Youth Championship 2026 Uzbekistan

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11th IHF Women’s Youth (U18) World Championship 2026 Romania

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19th Asian Men's Junior Championship 2026 China

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25th IHF Women's Junior (U20) World Championship 2026 China

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NACHC Women's U16 World Championship Qualification 2026 Mexico

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12th IHF Men's Beach Handball World Championships 2026, Croatia

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12th IHF Women's Beach Handball World Championships 2026, Croatia

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IHF Men's Club World Championship 2025 Egypt

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2019 ANOC World Beach Games Doha Men's Tournament

Dear handball friends, over the last years our sport has changed fundamentally – you might even call it a revolution.

Dr Hassan Moustafa

IHF President

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