Handball·Team Sports

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Handball is governed by the International Handball Federation (IHF), founded in 1946 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. The sport operates under the IHF Rules of the Game (latest edition August 2024). With over 200 member federations, handball ranks among the most widely played team sports ...

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Rules sourced from IHF — Rules of the Game (Indoor Handball) — last verified May 11, 2026

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IHF Rules of the Game — Indoor Handball (July 2024 edition; amendments come into force 2026-07-01)

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