After a 20-year break, Spain’s men look to podium again

Spain’s men have an impressive record at The World Games in their two appearances so far, earning two silver medals, in 2001 and 2005.

With experience, Portugal debut at The World Games and look to top five finish

“The Portuguese Handball Federation began participating internationally in beach handball events in 2014, with the national youth teams featuring some leading players on the international scene such as Salvador Salvador, Miguel Martins, Diogo Rema, Francisco Costa, and Martim Costa,” explains Mario Bernardes, National Beach Handball Co-ordinator – Portuguese Handball Federation.

History for Chinese men who aim to showcase the sport to future generations

When China take to the sand on Thursday 7 August to play Tunisia, they will be making history as the first men’s team to represent their country in beach handball at The World Games.

A two-decade wait, but it is worth it for German men

Back on home sand, at Duisburg 2005, Germany lost to Croatia in the bronze medal match (2-1, 22:24, 20:16, SO 5:4) to break not only the fans hearts, but the players too.