December 17 - British Handball has been warned by its own chairman that its funding problems may still not be over despite having the amount of money it will receive for the build-up to the London 2012 Olympics doubled.

The sport had its funding increased from £1.4 million to £2.8 million last week in a review of funding by UK Sport.

The Board of the British Handball Association (BHA) has met in London to discuss a number of issues and drive the organisation forward in light of the announcement which will ensure its programme continues until at least 2013.

But last month's warnings from the British Olympic Association (BOA) that their own financial constraints may limit the size of the team they send to the Games are still very much present, they have been cautioned.

John Brewer, the chairman of the BHA, said: "Whilst the extra funding is a great help to us, it does not yet guarantee our participation in the London 2012 Olympics.

"We can only achieve this by continued hard work and dedication both on and off the court, and we must all work hard to ensure we get the rewards that everyone deserves.

"We are very aware that the money from UK Sport only goes some way towards meeting our aspirations for success, and we will continue to work hard and look at all possible options to secure additional funding from benefactors and sponsors.

"We know that this will not be easy - it is a tough environment and there are other sports out there who are after money as well."


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