When did handball join the Olympics?
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Asked by: Ashley Kaiser
Olympic History Indoor handball was presented for the first time at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Yugoslavia was victorious and won the first gold medal after a competition between 16 men’s teams.
How did handball become an Olympic sport?
Men’s handball was first played at the Olympics in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin outdoors, and the next time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich indoors, and handball has been an Olympic sport since.
Handball.
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Type | Team sport, ball sport |
| Equipment | Ball and goals |
| Venue | Indoor court |
| Presence | |
Is handball official Olympic sport?
Handball is a fascinating, fast-paced game played by over 180 countries and 19 million people of all ages. First introduced as an outdoor sport during the 1939 Summer Olympic program, handball has since been an indoor sport in the Summer Olympic program since 1972.
Does the USA have a handball team in the Olympics?
The U.S. hasn’t had a handball team compete at the Olympics since 1996. It’s become a Summer Olympics tradition: Americans turn on their televisions to watch the Games and find a sport they don’t quite understand but know, just know, that the United States should easily dominate.
Who is the most famous handball player?
Olympic gold medallist, World Champion, European champion, for many Mikkel Hansen is handball’s G.O.A.T. Mikkel Hansen will go down in handball history as one of the greatest players, if not the greatest player, ever. A quick glance at his top three achievements will give you one reason why.
