Sydney Uni stumbles against Zamalek
After a strong opening match with German giants SC Magdeburg, Sydney Uni Handball Club stumbled against Egyptian champions, Zamalek SC, going down 19:38, in the placement rounds of the 2021
Sydney University start their Super Globe campaign
Sydney University HC kicked off their 2021 Super Globe campaign with an emphatic performance against German Bundesliga club SC Magdeburg, in the end, going down 20:32, in Jeddah overnight. The
Sydney Uni to open against SC Magdeburg
Sydney University Handball Club will start their 2021 IHF Men’s Super Globe campaign on Tuesday, against the German Bundesliga club, SC Magdeburg, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The winner of the
Taip Ramadani named new national men’s team head coach
Handball Australia has appointed Taip Ramadani as head coach of the Australian national men’s team. Ramadani’s first challenge will be to lead the team into the 2022 Asian Men’s Championship,
Saudi Arabia to host Asian Men’s Handball Championship
The Asian Handball Federation announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2022 Asian Men’s Handball Championship, from 18 to 31 January 2022. The AHF made the decision to
Vale Sasha Dimitrić
I was 15 when I first met Sasha, in 1987. A Kuwaiti friend found a handball team based in Kensington, and we wanted to meet with them with a view to joining their team. “Stand up straight with your shoulders back or they won’t pick us,” was my friend’s advice to me before we went. What he should have said was: ‘bring your gear’!
University of Queensland crowned national champions
University of Queensland took out their first National Men’s Club Championship with a convincing 27:17 win over a makeshift St Kilda team, today in Gold Coast. St Kilda managed to
Saint Kilda blitzes into the final
Saint Kilda redeemed their group phase loss to UniSA to defeat them 38:10 (19:2) this afternoon, and move into the final of the National Club Championship. The onslaught began from
Semi-final spots confirmed; UniSA take another win
St Kilda will face UniSA and UQ is up against Brisbane in today’s National Club Championship semi-finals. UniSA recorded their second consecutive win, overcoming Brisbane this time, in the last
Canberra overcomes Brisbane again
Canberra’s winning run continued this morning, in the women’s competition, with another two points against Brisbane. Unlike yesterday, when Brisbane led from the start, this time the Canberra club hit
UniSA get their first win, UQ routs Brisbane
University of South Australia claimed their first two points in the men’s competition with a convincing 28:22 (14:13) win over St Kilda this afternoon. The teams were on equal terms
Canberra snatches win from Brisbane in the last seconds
Canberra HC came from behind to snatch a 21:20 (13:16) win from Brisbane HC, in the opening match of the National Club Championship for women, in Gold Coast today. Brisbane
UQ and St Kilda claim first wins
University of Queensland defeated University of South Australia 34:14 (15:8) in the opening game of the National Club Championship for men, in Gold Coast today. The match seemed evenly matched
National Club Championship update
Sydney-based clubs have withdrawn from the National Club Championship after new Covid-19 restrictions were announced by the Queensland government today. UTS men, Sydney University men, and NSW University’s men’s and
Competition draw released
The 2021 National Club Championship draw has been updated to reflect last minute changes in schedules. Melbourne club, St Kilda withdrew from competition, after the Queensland government extended travel restrictions
National Club Championships return in Gold Coast
The National Club Championship will return to action in Gold Coast next weekend, for the first time in two years, after national competitions were halted following the Covid-19 outbreak. Though
Seeking nominations for Australian Junior Men’s Australian based Coach and Manager
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from suitably qualified people for the volunteer (unpaid) roles of: National team coach – Junior MenNational team manager – Junior Men EOIs are
National beach titles wrap-up in Gold Coast
Last weekend, Gold Coast hosted the Australian Beach Handball Club Championships in the Women’s, Men’s and Mixed divisions. This was the first national event in fifteen months, due to the
Handball Australia AGM planned for May 23
Date: Sunday May 23, 10:00am Venue: Sports House, Level 2, Quad 1, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park Members are welcome: please RSVP for numbers to sec-gen@handballaustralia.org.au Notice of motions
Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021
The Handball Australia anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website. All members, participants and non-participants
Sweden’s most successful coach, Bengt Johansson has passed away
Bengt Johansson, the coach who built Sweden’s most successful handball team, passed away on Sunday after a period of illness. As a player, Johansson won four Swedish league titles and
Beach Handball Nationals return to Coolangatta
Beach handball is set to return to the sand at Coolangatta on Queensland’s Gold Coast this week, as the Beach Handball Nationals Australia take place from Thursday 21 April to
A tumultuous tournament comes to an end for the Australian men
After a tumultuous tournament with Covid-19 affecting the squad’s preparation and forcing forfeits for most of the placement round games, the Australian men’s team were able to regroup and field
Australia forfeits second championship game
The Australian men’s team forfeited their second consecutive game today, at the Asian Men’s Championship, due to a high number of players forced into quarantine after returning positive Covid-19 tests.
Covid-19 cases force Australia to forfeit match against Oman
The Australian men’s team has had to forfeit their first match of the placement round against Oman today. Several players have returned positive Covid-19 tests over the past week, forcing
Australia clinches a last-minute win over India
Australia celebrated their first win of the tournament today, clinching a 27:26 victory over India in the last minute of the game, in day three of the 2022 Asian Men’s
Another defeat for the Aussies; player woes continue
The Australian men’s team conceded their second consecutive championship loss today, going down to Saudi Arabia 30:13, 16:7 at the break, in Dammam. It was another great defensive start to
A tough start for Australia
Australia had a tough introduction to the 2022 Asian Men’s Championship, going down to Iran 32:10 in the first ever encounter between the teams, tonight in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The
Seeking nominations for Australian Junior Women’s Australian-based Coach and Manager
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from suitably qualified people for the volunteer (unpaid) roles of:National team coach – Junior WomenNational team manager – Junior Women. EOIs are to
Seeking nominations for Australian Women’s Beach Handball Australian-based Manager
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from suitably qualified people for the volunteer (unpaid) role. EOIs are to be forwarded to Handball Australia via email, addressed to the Secretary
Australia defeated by United Arab Emirates in training game
The Australian men’s team went down to United Arab Emirates, 20:34, in a training match overnight in Maleha. The Aussies had a slow start to the match and struggled in-front
Australia will now face Bahrain, Japan withdraw from Asian Championship
The Australian men’s handball team will now face Bahrain in their first friendly international, on 12 January in Dubai, to accommodate for changes in training schedules leading up to the
Australia will meet UAE for two training matches
The Australian men’s handball team will meet United Arab Emirates for two training matches, next week in Dubai, in preparation for the 2022 Asian Men’s Handball Championship. The training matches,
Australia to start 2022 Asian Men’s Championship campaign against Iran
Australia is set to open their 2022 Asian Men’s Championship campaign against Iran, when the tournament begins on 18 January, in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Despite participating at the same tournament
AKU Teamwear enters partnership with Handball Australia
Australian teamwear manufacturer AKU has entered a partnership agreement with Handball Australia to supply apparel to all national teams for the next three years. AKU designers have already created the
Handball Australia announces selection for Asian Men’s Championship
Handball Australia has announced the 16-member national team to represent Australia at the 20th Asian Men’s Handball Championship to be held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 18-31 January 2022. This will
Australia drawn into Group B of the 2022 Asian Men’s Handball Championship
Australia has been drawn in Group B of the 2022 Asian Men’s Handball Championship along with hosts Saudi Arabia, Iran, and India. The official draw ceremony was conducted yesterday at
Notice of General Meeting
Notice is given that a General Meeting of Australian Handball Federation Limited (ACN 616783754) (Company) will be held:Date: Wednesday 15th December 2021Time: 7pm AESTVenue: Zoom Videoconference (details to be supplied
Magdeburg claim their first Super Globe title
SC Magdeburg claimed their first IHF Super Globe title with a convincing 33:28 win over FC Barcelona, in Saturday night’s final in Jeddah. The win ended Barça’s hold on the
A stunning comeback saves Sydney Uni
Sydney Uni produced the greatest comeback in the history of the Super Globe to snatch a 26:26 draw against Saudi Arabian club Al Wehda, in Jeddah overnight, and now has
