The International Handball Federation inaugurated its new headquarters, on May 7th, in Basel (Switzerland). IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach was present for the occasion, alongside IHF President Hassan Moustafa. I can only congratulate the IHF on this new headquarters, which reflects the growth and dynamism of handball, as well as the IHF's ambitions for the future of the sport. To be in a light-filled environment, filled with wonderful memories of great handball events… it's a formidable legacy “, said the German.
This new seat is spread across six floors and 4.869 square metersOn the walls, 125 photographs from the IHF archives have been installed, including one from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, when the Pierre Mauroy stadium was filled with 26.548 spectators, a world attendance record. This new building is truly impressive., Thomas Bach confirms. It is bright, bathed in wonderful natural light. There is plenty of space. You can feel the dynamism of a sports organization there.And you can see how much people appreciate it – how, while looking at the many photos hanging on the walls, they exchange memories and envision an even brighter future for handball. »
