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— July 19, 2026

The IHF rejoins Russia

Russia is returning to competition. The Council of the International Handball Federation (IHF) has followed the latest recommendations of the IOC and decided to lift the ban on participation... Read more "

— May 14, 2026

Bach impressed by the new IHF headquarters

The International Handball Federation inaugurated its new headquarters on May 7 in Basel, Switzerland. Honorary IOC President Thomas Bach was present for the occasion, alongside... Read more "

— March 25, 2026

The IHF is innovating to develop women's handball

A new competition to offer more opportunities to young female handball players. The IHF has announced the first-ever Women's Under-16 World Championship, to be held on the 15th... Read more "

— December 21, 2025

Hassan Moustafa comfortably re-elected

No surprises at the International Handball Federation Congress. Egyptian Hassan Moustafa was re-elected as head of the IHF this Sunday, on home soil since... Read more "

— December 18, 2025

The IHF reviews the Women's World Championship

A record-breaking edition. The Women's World Championship, won by Norway last Sunday, largely lived up to the expectations of the International Handball Federation (IHF). The spectacle was... Read more "

— July 21, 2025

Towards a return of Russia to international handball?

Sidelined since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Russia appears to be getting closer to returning to the international handball scene. The International Handball Federation... Read more "

— May 13, 2025

The International Handball Federation will move into its new headquarters in October

The International Handball Federation (IHF) has found its new headquarters. The IHF announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a state-of-the-art building in Basel, Switzerland, near... Read more "

— April 8, 2025

Gerd Butzeck candidate for the presidency of the International Handball Federation

Egyptian Hassan Moustafa has been at the helm of the International Handball Federation (IHF) since 2000. He was re-elected unopposed in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Read more "

— March 5, 2024

The DRC has the keys to CAN 2024

It is now official: the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will organize the women's African Cup of Nations (CAN) in handball at the end of the year. Host country of the Francophonie Games... Read more "

— November 27, 2020

Hassan Moustafa campaigns for the World Cup

Can the 2021 Men's Handball World Cup take place? Less than two months before the event, the question is still unanswered. But one thing is certain :... Read more "