handbalfederatie

A handbalfederatie, often translated as a handball federation, is a governing body responsible for the organization, development, and regulation of handball within a specific geographical area. This can range from a national level, such as a national handball federation, to continental or even international levels. The primary functions of a handbalfederatie include establishing rules and regulations for the sport, organizing competitions and tournaments, promoting handball at various levels from grassroots to elite, and ensuring fair play and sportsmanship.

National handbalfederaties typically oversee domestic leagues, cup competitions, and the selection and management of national teams for international events like world championships and continental championships. They also play a crucial role in coaching education, referee development, and the implementation of anti-doping policies. On a continental or international scale, federations like the European Handball Federation (EHF) or the International Handball Federation (IHF) set global standards, organize major international tournaments, and promote the sport worldwide. Membership in these federations is usually comprised of individual national federations.