“To be or not to be” says Macedonian winger Kondev

It is not often a handball player quotes the renowned English playwright, poet and actor from the 1500 and 1600s, William Shakespeare, but that is what happened when North Macedonia’s Darko Kondev spoke to IHF.info following the second victory of his team at the 2019 IHF Men’s Youth World Championship, against Bahrain.

"It was truly a phenomenal event"

The closing press conference for the 2017 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship saw the presentation of some impressive statistics alongside what France 2017 meant to French handball and how it will impact the sport in France and abroad.

On Sunday 29 January at the 25th IHF Men’s Handball World Championship the closin…

France ready to defend title on home soil

Just as at the 2015 IHF World Championship in Qatar, two teams with very different histories will meet to contest the title in the ultimate match at France 2017.

France are one of the most successful national teams in the history of handball, with five IHF World Championship trophies (1995, 2001, 2009, 2011 and 2015),…

Sensational second half secures France sixth world title

After trailing through the entire first half, France proved why they are one of the most successful national teams in the history of handball with an outstanding second 30 minutes that earned Les Experts their sixth IHF Men’s World Championship trophy. The victory also means France defend their 2015 title, which they won agai…