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The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball
Team handball

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass and bounce a ball to throw it into the goal of the opposing team. The team with the most goals after two periods of 30 minutes wins....
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The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball
Team handball

Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass and bounce a ball to throw it into the goal of the opposing team. The team with the most goals after two periods of 30 minutes wins....
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Championships

  • World Men's Handball Championship
    World Men's Handball Championship

    The World Championship in team handball for men has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1938....
  • World Women's Handball Championship
    World Women's Handball Championship

    The World Championship in team handball for women has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1957.Championships ...


Awards


The IHF
International Handball Federation

The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball....
 issues awards to organisations and individuals in recognition of their particular contribution to developing the sport of handball and the IHF
International Handball Federation

The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball....
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These awards are:



  • Hans Baumann Trophy
    Hans Baumann Trophy

    The Hans Baumann Trophy, which was endowed by the Spanish members of the International Handball Federation, commemorates the late President of the International Handball Federation , Hans Baumann ....


  • IHF Cup of Honour and certificate
    IHF Cup of Honour and certificate

    The IHF Cup of Honour and a corresponding certificate is awarded to eminent personalities as well as national and international federations.The Cup of Honour recognises extraordinary contributions to the development of the sport of team handball....


  • IHF Plaque of Merit
    IHF Plaque of Merit

    The Plaque of Merit is awarded to institutions and organisations outside the International Handball Federation....


  • IHF Certificate of Merit
    IHF Certificate of Merit

    The Certificate of Merit is awarded to individuals working outside the International Handball Federation in recognition of their particular contribution to promoting the sport of handball....


  • IHF Honorary president and honorary members
    IHF Honorary president and honorary members

    At the recommendation of the Council or a member association, retiring chairmen and members of bodies may be appointed as honorary presidentor honorary members by the Congress....


  • IHF Ring of Honour
    IHF Ring of Honour

    The Ring of Honour may be awarded on special occasions tooutstanding individuals for their exceptional contribution to the sport of team handball....


  • IHF Badge of Merit
    IHF Badge of Merit

    The Badge of Merit is awarded to individuals who made an extraordinary contribution to the development of team handball....


  • IHF Referee’s Badge of Honour
    IHF Referee’s Badge of Honour

    The Referee?s Badge of Honour is awarded at three levels: bronze, silver and gold....


  • IHF Referee’s Diploma of Honour
    IHF Referee’s Diploma of Honour

    Referees who participated in a World Championship or in Handball at the Summer Olympics shall receive the Referee?s Diploma of Honour upon termination of their international career....


  • IHF Olympic Order
    IHF Olympic Order

    The Council of the International Handball Federation is entitled and has the duty to suggest to the IOC eminent personalities for the award of the Olympic Order in recognition of their outstanding merit and success in the development of team handball in their own country, their many years of close collaborative links with the IHF and their dedicate...




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