What is history of handball?

What is history of handball?

History. One of the oldest of ball games, handball has been traced back to the baths of Rome. Played later as a bare-handed game called pelota in Spain and France, it was the forerunner of modern jai alai. Handball was adapted in the British Isles during the 16th century and called fives (q.v.).

Who introduced handball game in Nigeria?

The Game of handball was introduced to Nigeria in the year 1972 by the National Sports Commission. The modern game of handball was first played towards the end of the 19th century in Scandinavia and Germany.

Who is the father of handball?

Karl Schelenz
It was Karl Schelenz (1890 – 1956) that made Torball suitable for men’s practice in 1919 (British Columbia Handball Federation, n.d.), which is why he is deemed the founder of handball as a modern sport (International Olympic Committee, 1986).

What is the history of handball in Africa?

The African Handball Confederation has been first continental confederation and with its 51 national federation. It is also the continental confederation with highest numbers of members within the IHF. The founding congress took place on January 15, 1973, in Lagos, Nigeria during the 2nd All-Africa Games.

When did handball started?

1936Handball at the Summer Olympics / First event date

What is the history of handball in the Olympics?

Men’s handball was first played at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin as outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich as indoors, and has been an Olympic sport since. Women’s team handball was added at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

What is the nature of handball?

Handball (also known as team handball, European handball or Olympic handball) is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six outcourt players and a goalkeeper) pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the goal of the other team.

What body controls the game of handball in Nigeria?

The Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball in Federal Republic of Nigeria. Founded in 1972, HFN is a member of African Handball Confederation (CAHB) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).

When was handball founded?

The fast-paced modern team game of handball was first played towards the end of the 19th century in Scandinavia and Germany. Field handball was first recognised at the turn of the century, and G. Wallström introduced the sport of “handball” to Sweden in 1910.

When did today’s handball evolve?

European Origins The fast-paced modern team game of handball was first played towards the end of the 19th century in Scandinavia and Germany. Field handball was first recognised at the turn of the century, and G. Wallström introduced the sport of “handball” to Sweden in 1910.

Who is president of IHF?

Hassan MoustafaInternational Handball Federation / President

Where did team handball originated in the early 1900’s?

Team handball is considered the number two sport in the world. It originated in the early 1900’s in Europe. This fast-paced sport is gaining popularity throughout the world, and is played by 39 million people in 159 different nations.