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Women sport news - Handball is here to stay!
HANDBALL remains on track to be the most successful legacy sports of the London 2012 Olympics, despite doubts over UK Sport funding for the elite side of the sport.
Women sport news - Norway retain Olympic Title
The Norwegian women's handball team have defended their title at the London 2012 Olympic Games. But it took them a lot of energy to beat their surprising final opponents Montenegro 26-23 (13-10). First Olympic medal for Spanish women as they defeat Korea to take bronze. report European Handball
Women sport news - Semi finals decided in London
Reigning silver medallists Russia crashed out of the women's Handball competition tonight as Republic of Korea recorded a one-point victory. France drew with Montenegro 13-13. Spain defeated Croatia 25 22, Norway defeat Brazil 21-19.
Women sport news - France Claim shock Victory on opening day
France claimed an impressive win on the first day of Handball action as they beat defending champions Norway 24-23 in Group B of the preliminary stages at the Copper Box, plus tomorows schedule
28. July Handball5136

Denmark off and running

Three-time Olympic women's Handball champions Denmark opened their London 2012 campaign with a thrilling 21-18 victory over Scandinavian rivals Sweden at the Copper Box.
25. April Handball7416

Great Britain's Handball team steps up to the mark.

The Olympic Games in London starts in 100 days, and the national handball teams are ready to show Great Britain what handball are. Report by Mie Oestergaard
18. April Handball3634

Handball on track to deliver Olympic Legacy with 100 days to go

THE future of elite handball in Britain took a major step forward this week, after British Handball, England Handball and Scottish Handball agreed a clear pathway for the development of international players.
26. March Handball3167

Strong GB performances not enough against Poland

SOME strong periods of play from Great Britain women was not enough to stop them losing out to Poland twice in the last week in the Euro 2012 qualifying tournament.
25. November Handball3431

Battling GB Women lose out to Austria

A BATTLING performance from Great Britain women was not enough to stop them suffering a 31-23 defeat to Austria in their final group game at the London Handball Cup on Friday.
24. November Handball3430

Super GB Beat African Champions Angola

GREAT Britain made a thrilling start to their London Handball Cup campaign, beating African Champions Angola 22-20 in their first match at the Olympic Handball Arena on Wednesday afternoon. photo Michele Davison
23. October Handball3358

Handball: GB Women Shock World Champs Russia

GREAT Britain Women gave reigning World Champions Russia a scare in their Euro 2012 clash on Saturday, matching them for long periods and only losing out 16-24 when many had predicted a rout.
14. August Handball3994

Third Gold for Denmark at the European Championships

Denmark took the third gold in the history of the European Championships in this age group. After the first edition in 1996 and again in 2007, the Danish girls beat the hometown of the Netherlands on sunday with 29-27. http://eng.ekhandbal.nl. photo © Tom van der Laan // TLWebdesign.nl
13. August Handball4617

The Euro U19 Championship Handball for Women-Dream Final: Netherlands - Denmark

For Dutch fans, Denmark against the Netherlands would be the "Dream Final" for Sunday, as many Dutch A-players are professionals in the Danish league. Also some juniors have already found their way there. EHF. photo © Tom van der Laan // TLWebdesign.nl
08. August Handball3306

Top-three of 2009 eliminated in preliminary round

Norway, Hungary and Russia were the main victims at the preliminary round of the 2011 Women’s19 European Championship, held in The Netherlands. © Tom van der Laan // TLWebdesign.nl
07. August Handball3491

European U19 Handball Championships-Austria wins again

In the third game of the tournament Austria booked the second victory. The team, again lead by Sonja Frey, was too strong for Ukraine: 24-29.
06. August Handball5667

2011 Womens U19 European Handball Championship Netherlands

The winners of the first two matches were each other’s opponents. Both teams started playing fanatically, and the first 15 minutes were particularly hectic. Fast counter attacks characterized the game, but the Swedish team seemed to be more adapted to each other.
04. June Handball3319

GB Boost Euro 2012 Chances with Finland Win

A NINE-goal victory over Finland on Friday evening helped Great Britain women’s handball team put one foot into the group stages of the 2012 European Championship at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London.
07. May Handball3713

Semifinal matches at the VELUX EHF FINAL4

In this year’s EHF Women's Champions League, a new team will be crowned after the two matches of the final have been played, as both Norwegian Larvik HK and Spanish Itxako Reyno De Navarra have made it to the final of the most prestigious club tournament in the world for the first time ever. photo EHF
19. April Handball3831

Ruislip Eagles soar to victory

The Ruislip Eagles beat Cambridge to set up clash against Deva.
11. April Handball3837

Semifinals in the EHF Women's Champions League

April will bring to us the decisions in the fight for this season's two participants in the EHF Women’s Champions League final.
05. March Handball3804

EHF Women’s Champions League-Haraldsen:

This summer the Norwegian world class goalkeeper transferred from reigning EHF Champions League title holders Viborg HK (DEN) to the Hungarian champions Gyõri Audi ETO KC. Together with the Hungarian national team goalkeeper Katalin Pálinger she builds the foundation of Gyõr's defence. Report EHF
04. March Handball3553

Women’s EHF EURO 2010 - Strong worldwide broadcast figures

EURO 2010, which took place in Norway and Denmark from 7-19 December 2010. More than 966 hours of broadcast coverage and a cumulative television audience of over 335 million underline Infront’s sustainable marketing approach and the popularity of women’s handball
03. March Handball3869

ASKER NORWAY ADVENTURE REACHING CLIMAX

BRITISH handball athletes have been plying their trade with Asker HC in Norway for three seasons, but this year will be their last as Project Homecoming sees the majority of the GB players coming home to Crystal Palace to prepare for the Olympics next year.
23. February Handball4681

GB Handball Captain Lynn McCafferty speaks of 2012 preparations

WITH just three months to go until the Great Britain women’s team are based in London, captain Lynn McCafferty has spoken of her excitementat ‘Project Homecoming’ and the benefits it will give to the team as they prepare for the London Olympics next year. picture Nigel Farrow
10. February Handball3232

English Handball side The Ruslip Eagles win in style

RUISLIP Eagles took a big step towards winning back the English Women’s League title with a comprehensive 40-23 victory over title challengers Olympia at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London on Sunday.
05. February Handball5496

Anja Anderson new Oltchim coach

Only days before the big EHF Women's Champions League clash between C.S. Oltchim Ramnicu Valcea (ROU) and Buducnost Podgorica (MNE), the Romanian team has made a surprise move that has amazed their fans, players and the whole of European handball.
05. February Handball3459

Welcome back to the EHF Women's Champions League

After a long break the EHF Women's Champions League is back in action as Europe's top eight teams do battle in the Main Round for a crucial place in the semi-finals.
21. January Handball4207

It’s Official: GB Handball be at the London 2012

BOTH the men's and women's GB handball teams will compete at the London Olympics in 2012 after the BritishOlympic Association (BOA) gave them the green light.
20. December Handball3799

Euro Handball 2010-Romania win Bronze medal

After a tough fight and a real thriller, Romania celebrated a well-deserved victory and won the bronze medal at EHF EURO 2010, beating joint-hosts Denmark 16:15 at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark.
20. December Handball6840

Norway win EHF EURO 2010

Attended by his Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark the Norwegians became the Queens of Herning beating Sweden 25:20 (10:11) and writing handball history
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