Handball Union of Russia
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The Handball Union of Russia (Russian
: Союза гандболистов Россия) commonly known by its acronym, HUR, is the national governing body
of handball
in Russia
. Its headquarters are in Moscow
, Russia
, and its current president is Vladimir Maksimov
. HUR is responsible for the organization and governance of handball's major local championships in Russia
, most notably the Russian Handball Super League
(Russian
: Чемпионат России Супер Лига), held since 1992.
, the Olympic Champion of 1976
, the USSR Merited Master of Sport, the Merited Coach of the USSR
and of the RSFSR.
In March 1992 in Volgograd
was held the second Conference of the Handball Union of Russia where the authorities of Union were elected. As the first President of the Union was elected Mr. Alexander Borisovich Kozhukhov, USSR Merited Master of Sport, Merited Coach of the USSR
. As the General Director and Vice-President was elected again Mr. Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov
. As the Vice-President Mr. Yuri Fedorovich Reznikov, the Honorary Master of Sport of the USSR. As the General Secretary Mr. Boris Nikolaevich Makarov.
The same year (1992), as the right successor of the former USSR Handball Federation, the Handball Union of Russia had become the equal member of the International Handball Federation
(IHF) and of the European Handball Federation
(EHF).
And since that formation date the Handball Union of Russia hold annual tournaments and championships of Russia
.
Since 1993 Russia
entered the national teams for participation at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.
and EHF
, the Handball Union of Russia had the following places by the participation results of all national teams at the Olympic Games
, the World
and European Championships
, namely:
(IHF) – Hans Baumann Trophy
for the great contribution to the world development of this sport. The awarding with the Trophey was held during the IHF
XXIX Ordinary Congress in Saint Petersburg
by the IHF President Dr. Hassan Moustafa and the IHF General Director Mr. Raymond Hahn. The trophy of Hans Baumann, the second President of IHF, who headed the world handball from 1950 up to 1971, is awarded since 1972 each two years. The Russian handball was awarded the trophy for the first time.
The Trophy is kept at the head-office of the Handball Union of Russia, together with five prizes of the European Handball Federation
as the best country by sports results.
handballers of the 20th century. The voting results were:
there were held special events to celebrate the jubilee. As the final chord was the organization of the match for men teams Russia national handball team
and the World Selection.
It is for the first time that such an imposing event is held in Russia
, and for the whole history of the International Handball Federation
(since 1948) it is the twentieth, where the World Selection took part. The International Handball Federation
had awarded the Handball Union of Russia with such an event for the merits of the national handball and the authority of the Russian handball in the world.
International Handball Federation
during the match was represented by: President: Dr. Hassan Moustafa, Secretary General: Raymond Hahn, Executive Director: Frank Birkefeld, Adidas
Representative: Sascha Janzen, Secretary: Jose Martin
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
: Союза гандболистов Россия) commonly known by its acronym, HUR, is the national governing body
Sport governing body
A sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
of handball
Team handball
Handball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. Its headquarters are in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and its current president is Vladimir Maksimov
Vladimir Maksimov
Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player. After his retirement as an active field player, he was chosen as a coach for the national team, with which he won all three major titles in handball...
. HUR is responsible for the organization and governance of handball's major local championships in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, most notably the Russian Handball Super League
Russian Handball Super League
The Russian Handball Super League is the top men's team handball league in Russia.-Champions by year:...
(Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
: Чемпионат России Супер Лига), held since 1992.
History
In 1989 was held the first Constituent Conference of the Handball Union of Russia with participation of 32 collective members. As the General Director of the Union was elected Mr. Vladimir Salmanovich MaksimovVladimir Maksimov
Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player. After his retirement as an active field player, he was chosen as a coach for the national team, with which he won all three major titles in handball...
, the Olympic Champion of 1976
Handball at the 1976 Summer Olympics
Handball at the 1976 Summer Olympics featured competition for men and women.On July 26, a Croatian nationalist ran onto the field of play during the men's match between SFR Yugoslavia and West Germany and burned the Yugoslav flag.-Medal summary:...
, the USSR Merited Master of Sport, the Merited Coach of the USSR
Soviet Union national handball team
The USSR national handball team was the national handball team of the Soviet Union.-World Championships Record:-Summer Olympics Record:-National teams of the former Soviet republics:-See also:*Soviet Union women's national handball team...
and of the RSFSR.
In March 1992 in Volgograd
Volgograd
Volgograd , formerly called Tsaritsyn and Stalingrad is an important industrial city and the administrative center of Volgograd Oblast, Russia. It is long, north to south, situated on the western bank of the Volga River...
was held the second Conference of the Handball Union of Russia where the authorities of Union were elected. As the first President of the Union was elected Mr. Alexander Borisovich Kozhukhov, USSR Merited Master of Sport, Merited Coach of the USSR
Soviet Union national handball team
The USSR national handball team was the national handball team of the Soviet Union.-World Championships Record:-Summer Olympics Record:-National teams of the former Soviet republics:-See also:*Soviet Union women's national handball team...
. As the General Director and Vice-President was elected again Mr. Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov
Vladimir Maksimov
Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player. After his retirement as an active field player, he was chosen as a coach for the national team, with which he won all three major titles in handball...
. As the Vice-President Mr. Yuri Fedorovich Reznikov, the Honorary Master of Sport of the USSR. As the General Secretary Mr. Boris Nikolaevich Makarov.
The same year (1992), as the right successor of the former USSR Handball Federation, the Handball Union of Russia had become the equal member of the International Handball Federation
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
(IHF) and of the European Handball Federation
European Handball Federation
The European Handball Federation is the umbrella organisation for European handball. Founded in November 1991, it is made of 50 member federations and one associated member , and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria...
(EHF).
And since that formation date the Handball Union of Russia hold annual tournaments and championships of Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
Since 1993 Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
entered the national teams for participation at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.
Competitions
The Handball Union of Russia conducts two competitions for both Men and Women teams:- Russian Handball Super LeagueRussian Handball Super LeagueThe Russian Handball Super League is the top men's team handball league in Russia.-Champions by year:...
- For handball premier league clubs. - Russian Handball League 1 - For handball Second Division clubs.
Ranking
In accordance with the ranking of the IHFInternational Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
and EHF
European Handball Federation
The European Handball Federation is the umbrella organisation for European handball. Founded in November 1991, it is made of 50 member federations and one associated member , and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria...
, the Handball Union of Russia had the following places by the participation results of all national teams at the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
, the World
World Men's Handball Championship
The World Championship in team handball for men has been organized by the International Handball Federation since 1938.- History :In 1938, the first indoor handball world championship was played in the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany on 5 February and 6 February...
and European Championships
European Men's Handball Championship
The European men's handball championship is the official competition for senior men's national handball teams of Europe, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the European champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the World Championship...
, namely:
IHF annual ranking
| 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
All-time best IHF ranking (men)
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  GermanyGermany national handball team The Germany national handball team is the national handball team of Germany. Germany won the handball world cup in 1938, 1978 and in 2007 as the host of the handball world cup-Achievements:Olympic Games* winner in 1936... |
565 |
| 2 |  RussiaRussia national handball team The Russia national handball team is the national handball team of Russia and is controlled by the Handball Union of Russia. Russia is designated by IHF and EHF as the inheritor of the record of USSR until 1990 and the Unified Team during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-History of handball... |
476 |
| 3 |  SwedenSweden national handball team The Sweden national handball team is the national handball team of Sweden and is controlled by the Swedish Handball Association. It is considered by many to be one of the most important national teams in handball... |
442 |
| 4 |  SerbiaSerbia national handball team The Serbia national handball team represents Serbia in international handball competitions. It has won two bronze medals at the World Men's Handball Championship, in 1999 and 2001 and one bronze medal at the European Men's Handball Championship in 1996.For the results before 1991 when Serbia was... |
416 |
| 5 |  DenmarkDenmark national handball team The Denmark national handball team is the national handball team of Denmark. Controlled by the Danish Handball Association it represents Denmark in international matches.... |
385 |
| 6 |  SpainSpain national handball team The Spain national handball team is the national handball team of Spain and is controlled by the Spain Handball Federation.-2008 Olympic squad:*1 José Javier Hombrados – BM Ciudad Real*2 Alberto Entrerríos – BM Ciudad Real... |
321 |
| 7 |  HungaryHungary national handball team The Hungary national handball team is the national handball team that represents Hungary in the international matches. It is administered by the Hungarian Handball Federation.-Olympic Games record:* 1936 - 4th* 1972 - 8th* 1976 - 6th* 1980 - 4th... |
302 |
| 8 |  RomaniaRomania national handball team The Romania national handball team is the national handball team of Romania. Controlled by the Romanian Handball Federation it represents Romania in international matches.... |
255 |
| 9 |  FranceFrance national handball team France national handball team is the handball team, supervised by the French Handball Federation, that represents France in the international matches.... |
239 |
| 10 |  IcelandIceland national handball team The Iceland national handball team is the national handball team of Iceland and is controlled by the Icelandic Handball Association.- World Championships :- European Championships :- Olympic games :- Current squad :... |
180 |
All-time best IHF ranking (women)
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia Russia women's national handball team The Russia women's national handball team is the national team of Russia. It is governed by the Handball Union of Russia and takes part in international team handball competitions... |
470 |
| 2 | Germany Germany women's national handball team The Germany women's national handball team is the national team of Germany. It is governed by the Deutscher Handball-Bund and takes part in international handball competitions.-Results:- Performance in Olympic Games :* 1992: 4th place... |
451 |
| 3 | Denmark Denmark women's national handball team The Denmark women's national handball team is the national team of Denmark. It is governed by the Dansk Håndbold Forbund and takes part in international handball competitions.... |
355 |
| 4 | Hungary Hungary women's national handball team The Hungary women's national handball team is the national team of Hungary. It is governed by the Hungarian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions... |
342 |
| 5 |  South KoreaSouth Korea women's national handball team The South Korea women's national handball team is the national team of South Korea. Since 1984 the Korean team has not only participated constantly in Olympic Games but also ranked among the top four nations every time. Korea grabbed the gold medal in 1988 and 1992, and won the silver medal in... |
318 |
| 6 |  NorwayNorway women's national handball team The Norway women's national handball team is the national team of Norway. It is governed by the Norwegian Handball Federation and takes part in international handball competitions.... |
311 |
| 7 | Serbia Serbia women's national handball team The Serbia women's national handball team is the national team of Serbia. It is governed by the Serbian Handball Federation and takes part in international team handball competitions.-Results:*2006 European Championship: 14th... |
307 |
| 8 | Romania Romania women's national handball team The Romanian women's national team, is the national team of Romania. It is governed by the Romanian Handball Federation and takes part in international team handball competitions.- Current squad :Head coach: Radu Voina-External links:... |
293 |
| 9 | France France women's national handball team The France women's national handball team is the national team of France. It is governed by the Fédération Française de Handball and takes part in international team handball competitions.- Olympic games :* 2000 : 6th* 2004 : 4th* 2008 : 5th... |
146 |
| 10 |  PolandPoland women's national handball team The Poland women's national handball team is the national team of Poland. It is governed by the Poland Handball Federation and takes part in international team handball competitions.- Performance in World Championship :* 1957: 7th place* 1962: 7th place... |
142 |
Hans Baumann Trophy
The Handball Union of Russia was awarded with the highest order of the International Handball FederationInternational Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
(IHF) – Hans Baumann Trophy
Hans Baumann Trophy
The Hans Baumann Trophy, which was endowed by the Spanish members of the IHF, commemorates the late President of the IHF , Hans Baumann. It is awarded to IHF member federations.-Award:...
for the great contribution to the world development of this sport. The awarding with the Trophey was held during the IHF
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
XXIX Ordinary Congress in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
by the IHF President Dr. Hassan Moustafa and the IHF General Director Mr. Raymond Hahn. The trophy of Hans Baumann, the second President of IHF, who headed the world handball from 1950 up to 1971, is awarded since 1972 each two years. The Russian handball was awarded the trophy for the first time.
The Trophy is kept at the head-office of the Handball Union of Russia, together with five prizes of the European Handball Federation
European Handball Federation
The European Handball Federation is the umbrella organisation for European handball. Founded in November 1991, it is made of 50 member federations and one associated member , and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria...
as the best country by sports results.
Best Handballers of Russia in the 20th century
In 2001, the congress as well as the members of the executive committee of the Handball Union of Russia named the best RussianRussians
The Russian people are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Russia, speaking the Russian language and primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries....
handballers of the 20th century. The voting results were:
| Best Player (Men): | Andrey Lavrov Andrey Lavrov Andrey Ivanovich Lavrov is a Russian handball goalkeeper and the only three times Olympic handball champion.... |
| Best Player (Women): | Natalia Anisimova |
| Best Coach: | Vladimir Maksimov Vladimir Maksimov Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player. After his retirement as an active field player, he was chosen as a coach for the national team, with which he won all three major titles in handball... |
| Best Refree: | Yuri Taranukhin |
75-Year anniversary of Russian handball
In 2003, the Handball Union of Russia celebrated the 75-Year Anniversary of Russian Handball. In many regions of RussiaRussia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
there were held special events to celebrate the jubilee. As the final chord was the organization of the match for men teams Russia national handball team
Russia national handball team
The Russia national handball team is the national handball team of Russia and is controlled by the Handball Union of Russia. Russia is designated by IHF and EHF as the inheritor of the record of USSR until 1990 and the Unified Team during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-History of handball...
and the World Selection.
It is for the first time that such an imposing event is held in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, and for the whole history of the International Handball Federation
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
(since 1948) it is the twentieth, where the World Selection took part. The International Handball Federation
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
had awarded the Handball Union of Russia with such an event for the merits of the national handball and the authority of the Russian handball in the world.
- The match took place in Dynamo Sports PalaceDynamo Sports PalaceDvorec Sporta Dinamo is an indoor sporting arena located in Moscow, Russia. The capacity of the arena is 5,000. It hosted the home games of MBC Dynamo Moscow until 2006. It was built during the preparations for the 1980 Summer Olympics, hosted by Moscow, USSR and was used as a venue of the...
, MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and was attended by 5,000 supporters and finished (30:30) 1st half (19:14) Russia.
- Match officials:
Ivan Dolejs and Vaclav Kohout
International Handball Federation
International Handball Federation
The International Handball Federation, often referred to by the acronym IHF, is the administrative and controlling body for International team handball.- Championships :*World Men's Handball Championship*World Women's Handball Championship...
during the match was represented by: President: Dr. Hassan Moustafa, Secretary General: Raymond Hahn, Executive Director: Frank Birkefeld, Adidas
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
Representative: Sascha Janzen, Secretary: Jose Martin
Russia
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikhail Tchipourine |
5 |
| 2 | Pavel Bashkin Pavel Bashkin Pavel Yevgenyevich Bashkin is a Russian handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2004 he was a member of the Russian team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... |
4 |
| 3 | Serguei Pogorelov Serguei Pogorelov Sergey Valentinovich Pogorelov is a Russian team handball player and Olympic champion from 2000 in Sydney. He received a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens with the Russian national team.-References:*... |
4 |
| 4 | Alexander Toutchkine |
4 |
| 5 | Victor Engovatov |
3 |
| 6 | Alexei Rastvortsev |
3 |
| 7 | Vasily Filippov |
2 |
| 8 | Oleg Frolov |
1 |
| 9 | Alexander Gorbatikov |
1 |
| 10 | Vitali Ivanov Vitali Ivanov Vitali Vladimirovich Ivanov is a Russian handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and in the 2008 Summer Olympics.He was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany.... |
1 |
| 10 | Alexei Kamanin |
1 |
| 10 | Alexei Kostygov |
1 |
World selection
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Eric Gull |
6 |
| 2 | Jan Filip |
5 |
| 3 |  Sobhi Sioud |
5 |
| 4 |  Mirza DžombaMirza Džomba Mirza Džomba is a retired Croatian handball player, World champion and Olympic champion.-Career:Džomba began his career by his hometown club RK Zamet Rijeka, where he stayed until 1996, when he signed to RK Zagreb. He spent five years with the capital team, winning the national championship and... |
4 |
| 5 | Claus Moller Jakobsen |
3 |
| 6 | Eduard Kokcharov Eduard Kokcharov Eduard Aleksandrovich Koksharov , is a Russian handball player who plays for Slovenian champions Celje Pivovarna Laško.... |
3 |
| 7 | Raúl González Guiterrez |
2 |
| 8 | Walid Ben Amor |
1 |
| 9 | Velimir Rajić |
1 |
Russia
| Player | Date of Birth | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Schevelev |
16.02.76 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Goalkeeper |
| Alexei Kostoygov |
05.07.73 | Kaustik |
Goalkeeper |
| Alexander Safonov |
29.09.76 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Right Backward |
| Alexander Toutchkine |
15.07.64 |  Filippos Verias |
Right Backward |
| Serguei Pogorelov Serguei Pogorelov Sergey Valentinovich Pogorelov is a Russian team handball player and Olympic champion from 2000 in Sydney. He received a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens with the Russian national team.-References:*... |
02.06.74 | Paris Handball |
Right Backward |
| Viatcheslav Gorpichine |
20.01.70 | SG Leutershausen |
Defender |
| Alexei Rastvortsev |
08.08.78 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Left Backward |
| Alexei Kamanin |
06.06.78 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Left Backward |
| Pavel Bashkin Pavel Bashkin Pavel Yevgenyevich Bashkin is a Russian handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics. In 2004 he was a member of the Russian team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... |
01.09.78 | Lukoil Dynamo |
Right Wing |
| Oleg Frolov |
15.11.80 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Right Wing |
| Oleg Kouleshov |
15.04.74 | SC Magdeburg SC Magdeburg SC Magdeburg is a German multi-sports club located in the city of Magdeburg, which offers athletics, canoeing, gymnastics, rowing, swimming and team handball. Historically, the club has also had a water polo section as well as a football section that was separated that as 1. FC Magdeburg in 1965... |
Playmaker |
| Alexander Gorbatikov |
24.06.82 | Lukoil Dynamo |
Playmaker |
| Vasily Filippov |
18.01.81 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Playmaker |
| Vitali Ivanov Vitali Ivanov Vitali Vladimirovich Ivanov is a Russian handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and in the 2008 Summer Olympics.He was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany.... |
03.02.76 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Playmaker |
| Mikhail Tchipourine |
17.11.80 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Pivot |
| Viktor Engovatov |
25.07.80 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Left Wing |
| Head Coach: | Vladimir Maksimov Vladimir Maksimov Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player. After his retirement as an active field player, he was chosen as a coach for the national team, with which he won all three major titles in handball... |
| Coach: | Anatoli Dratchev |
World selection
| Player | Date of Birth | Club | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrey Lavrov Andrey Lavrov Andrey Ivanovich Lavrov is a Russian handball goalkeeper and the only three times Olympic handball champion.... |
26.03.62 | Retired |
Goalkeeper |
 Yousef Al-fadhli |
14.09.77 | Al Salmiya HB |
Goalkeeper |
| Sobhi Sioud |
17.07.75 | Montpellier HB Montpellier HB Montpellier Agglomération Handball, formerly Montpellier HB, is a team handball club from Montpellier, France.In 2003, Montpellier won the biggest prize in European club handball, the EHF Champions League, rallying from an eight-goal deficit after the first leg. They are the only French team ever... |
Right Backward |
| Eric Gull |
28.08.73 | Chekhovskie Medvedi |
Right Backward |
| Carlos Perez Carlos Pérez (handballer) Carlos Pérez is a Cuban-born Hungarian handball player, who plays for MKB Veszprém KC and the Hungarian national team.-Career:He was born in Havana and spent his Cuban years by local team Ciudad Havana... |
26.08.71 | Fotex KC Veszprem |
Left Backward |
| Velemir Rajić |
08.07.66 | BM Ciudad de Almería BM Ciudad de Almería Balonmano Ciudad de Almería were a handball club based in Almería, Andalusia.- History:*Balonmano Ciudad de Almería was founded in 1991 and dissolved in 2009 due the economic troubles.- Last Squad :-Statistics 2008/09:*Goals:... |
Left Backward |
| Walid Ben Amor |
24.05.76 | CB Cantabria CB Cantabria Club Balonmano Cantabria was a team of handball based in Santander, Cantabria. CB Cantabria currently wasn't registered in any handball league until 2008. -History:... |
Playmaker |
| Claus Moller Jakobsen |
24.09.71 | BM Altea BM Altea Balonmano Altea was a handball team based in Altea, Alicante, Spain. The last season, the team played in 1ª Nacional.-History:*Founded on September 1974. The Balonmano Altea has teams in all categories of Spanish Handball. The President of the Balonmano Altea from season 96/97 is Mr. Paschal... |
Playmaker |
| Raúl González Gutierrez |
08.01.70 | BM Valladolid BM Valladolid Club Balonmano Valladolid is a Spanish handball team based in Valladolid, Castilla and León that currently plays in Liga ASOBAL.-History:Club Balonmano Valladolid was founded in the 1991 summer when acquired the ACD Michelin' seat. Michelin was founded in 1975 by the own company's employees... |
Playmaker |
| Jan Filip |
14.06.73 | HSG Nordhorn HSG Nordhorn HSG Nordhorn-Lingen is a team handball club from Nordhorn, Germany. Currently, HSG Nordhorn-Lingen competes in the Second Division of the German Bundesliga, following a mandatory relegation from the First Division in 2009 owing to insolvency.In 2008 Nordhorn won the EHF Cup.-2008/09 Team:... |
Right Wing |
| Mirza Džomba Mirza Džomba Mirza Džomba is a retired Croatian handball player, World champion and Olympic champion.-Career:Džomba began his career by his hometown club RK Zamet Rijeka, where he stayed until 1996, when he signed to RK Zagreb. He spent five years with the capital team, winning the national championship and... |
28.02.77 | Fotex KC Veszprem |
Right Wing |
| Eduard Koksharov |
04.11.75 |  RK Celje Pivovarna Lasko |
Playmaker |
| Head Coach: | Daniel Costantini |
| Coach: | Peter Kovacs |
External links
- Handball Union of Russia Official Website (Russian) (English)
- Handball Union of Russia Page on EHF Official Website (English)