The European Handball Federation (EHF) have confirmed that they annulled the silver medal won by the Russian women’s national youth handball team at the 2017 European Championship following doping violations.
A qualification system for men and women's competitions at Tokyo 2020 has been unveiled by the International Handball Federation.
Spain, runners-up four times since the European Men’s Handball Championships began in 1994, earned their first title tonight with a masterful defensive performance in a 29-23 win over Sweden at the Arena Zagreb in Croatia.
Tunisia earned sweet revenge in the final of the African Men’s Handball Championships in Gabon as it beat the defending champions Egypt, 26-24.
Spain will meet Sweden in the final of the European Men's Handball Championships after both came through their last four clashes in Croatia today.
Tunisia and Egypt recorded comprehensive victories over Angola and Morocco respectively to book their places in Saturday's (January 27) final of the African Men’s Handball Championship at Le Palais des Sports de Libreville.
Spain defeated defending champions Germany in the final group match at the European Men's Handball Championship in Varaždin.
Four-time silver medallists Spain were beaten by Slovenia at the European Men's Handball Championship in Varaždin today.
France and Sweden earned crucial victories to keep their hopes of reaching the European Men's Handball Championship semi-finals alive in Zagreb.
Defending champions Germany lost their second main round match of the European Men’s Handball Championship to group rivals Denmark in Varaždin.
The Pan-American Team Handball Federation (PATHF) have been suspended by the International Handball Federation (IHF) as a dispute continues over a decision to split the continental body in half.
Croatia beat Norway in their second main round match of the European Men’s Handball Championship in Zagreb.
Defending champions Germany recovered from a half-time deficit against the Czech Republic to record victory at the European Men’s Handball Championship in Varaždin.
Russia is set to be stripped of its silver medal won at the Women's Under-19 European Handball Championships in Slovenia after three of their players failed drugs tests for meldonium.
Defending champions Qatar defeated New Zealand 14-58 in their first match of the 2018 Asian Men’s Handball Championships at the Seo-Suwon Chilbo Gymnasium in Suwon.
The first Winter Paralympic Games were held in Örnsköldsvik in Sweden in 1976. The disabilities included were blindness and amputees. A total of 16 countries took part with 53 athletes. Events were held in Alpine and Nordic skiing for amputee and visually impaired athletes and a demonstration event in ice sledge racing. West Germany finished top of the overall medals. They won a total of 28 medals, including 10 gold. The event was originally known as the 1st Winter Olympic Games for the Disabled.
British Olympic Association - Team GB Chief Medical Officer - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Provide the highest quality medical support to all athletes for the duration of the Youth Olympic Games (including preparation, Games-time and post-competition phases). This includes the planning and prioritisation of medical/physio attendance at the Games.
Patrick Baumann is halfway through a four-year Presidency of GAISF and has already become one the most trusted administrators in sport. Nick Butler finds out more about his priorities and ambitions.
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