Israel national handball team
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The Israel national handball team represents the Israeli Handball
in the different international competitions such as the World Handball Championship
that are held every two years. The team is managed by the Israeli Handball Association, and is built by players from the Israeli Handball League and handball leagues in Europe
.
that was held in Sweden
in 2002, where it didn't manage to go through the first group stage. In the qualifying playoff games the Israel beat the Republic of Mecedonia
.
Israel's coach in the Championship was Shlomo Hoffman, and its leading players were Idan Maimon
, Vladimir Zaikman, Leonid Durashenko, Dudi Balsar and Dovi Yeshua.
Ever since the historic participation at the 2002 championship, the team hasn't managed to pass the preliminary round of qualifications.
World 2007
In the winter
of 2006 the team had failed to qualify to the 2007 world championship
after finishing third at the qualifications
- behind Austria
and Finland
.
Euro 2008
In the winter of 2007 Israel again failed to qualify
, this time to the 2008 European Championships
. Despite an impressive home win 30:29 against the very strong team of Serbia
, Israel lost twice to Macedonia, and finished again finished third, behind Serbia and Republic of Mecedonia
and ahead of Luxembourg
.
World 2009
In the following winter Israel met Serbian again, at the 2009 World Championships
Qualifying. This time it lost both games to Serbia, and finished second (out of three) after beating The Faroe Islands
at both games.
Euro 2010
In the 2010 European Championships Qualifying, held in 2008 and 2009, Israel was drawn into group 5, together with the world champions, Germany
, Slovenia
, Belarus
and Bulgaria
.
Israel lost both games to Slovenia, Belarus and Germany, and only won both games against Bulgaria.
The team's captain was Idan Maimon
, and its leading players were Avishay Smoler of German team TBV Lemgo
, Chen Pomerantz, Tom Matalon, Gal Avraham and Goalkeeper
Leonid Durashenko.
coach Shlomo Hoffman have left his job after many years, and his successor was his assistance, Gilad Maor, also coaches Maccabi Rishon Le Zion
. The assistant coach is Amitay Dayan, And the Manager is Beni Marko.
On May 2009, Due to internal politics in the Israeli Handball Association, and against the decision made by its professional committee (twice), Shlomo Hoffman was reanounced as the coach.
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 the different international competitions such as the World Handball Championship
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...
that are held every two years. The team is managed by the Israeli Handball Association, and is built by players from the Israeli Handball League and handball leagues in Europe
Europe
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.
Best achievement
The team's biggest achievement was a performance in the European Handball ChampionshipEuropean 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...
that was held in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
in 2002, where it didn't manage to go through the first group stage. In the qualifying playoff games the Israel beat the Republic of Mecedonia
Republic of Macedonia national handball team
The Republic of Macedonia national handball team is the national handball team of Republic of Macedonia. The current head coach is Zvonko Šundovski, the team's captain is Kiril Lazarov.-Current squad:...
.
Israel's coach in the Championship was Shlomo Hoffman, and its leading players were Idan Maimon
Idan Maimon
Idan Maimon is a Israeli handball player. Starting in 1990, he is currently the captain of Hapoel Rishon Lezion.Maimon is considered as one of the greatest handball player in the history of Israel...
, Vladimir Zaikman, Leonid Durashenko, Dudi Balsar and Dovi Yeshua.
Ever since the historic participation at the 2002 championship, the team hasn't managed to pass the preliminary round of qualifications.
World 20072007 World Men's Handball ChampionshipThe 20th World Men's Handball Championship took place from January 19 to February 4, 2007 in Germany. 24 national teams played in 12 German cities.The tournament was won by Germany.-Stadiums:...
Qualifiers
In the winterWinter
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of 2006 the team had failed to qualify to the 2007 world championship
2007 World Men's Handball Championship
The 20th World Men's Handball Championship took place from January 19 to February 4, 2007 in Germany. 24 national teams played in 12 German cities.The tournament was won by Germany.-Stadiums:...
after finishing third at the qualifications
2007 World Men's Handball Championship - qualification
Qualification matches for the 2007 World Men's Handball Championship took place in 2006, mostly as continental championships. According to the IHF rules, each continent had three places , and the host and holders were automatically qualified...
- behind Austria
Austria national handball team
The Austria national handball team are the national handball team of Austria.-World Men's Handball Championship record:...
and Finland
Finland national handball team
The Finland national handball team is the national handball team of Finland and is controlled by the Finnish Handball Association....
.
Euro 20082008 European Men's Handball ChampionshipThe 2008 EHF European Men's Handball Championship was held in Norway from 17–27 January, in the cities of Bergen, Drammen, Lillehammer, Stavanger and Trondheim. Denmark won the tournament with Croatia second and France third....
Qualifiers
In the winter of 2007 Israel again failed to qualify2008 European Men's Handball Championship - Qualification Round
Qualification matches for the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship took place in 2007. According to the EHF rules host , and the top six nations from the 2006 European Championship were automatically qualified...
, this time to the 2008 European Championships
2008 European Men's Handball Championship
The 2008 EHF European Men's Handball Championship was held in Norway from 17–27 January, in the cities of Bergen, Drammen, Lillehammer, Stavanger and Trondheim. Denmark won the tournament with Croatia second and France third....
. Despite an impressive home win 30:29 against the very strong team of Serbia
Serbia 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...
, Israel lost twice to Macedonia, and finished again finished third, behind Serbia and Republic of Mecedonia
Republic of Macedonia national handball team
The Republic of Macedonia national handball team is the national handball team of Republic of Macedonia. The current head coach is Zvonko Šundovski, the team's captain is Kiril Lazarov.-Current squad:...
and ahead of Luxembourg
Luxembourg national handball team
The Luxembourg national handball team is the national team of Luxembourg. It takes part in international team handball competitions.The team participated at the 1958 World Men's Handball Championship, where they placed 16th....
.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Spectators | Result | H.T | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1.07 |  Serbia |
Away | Belgrad |
2,000 | Lost - 37:27 | 16:11 | Tom Matalon, Avishay Smoler (6) |
| 6.1.07 | Serbia |
Home |  Raanana |
2,000 | Win - 30:29 | 16:12 | Gal Avraham (7) |
| 10.1.07 |  Mecedonia |
Home | Raanana |
2,000 | Lost - 28:30 | 15:19 | Idan Maimon (7) |
| 13.1.07 | Mecedonia |
Away | Scopia |
1,500 | Lost - 27:26 | 12:10 | Gal Avraham, Avishay Smoler (5) |
| 17.1.07 |  Luxembourg |
Away | Luxembourg |
500 | Win - 25:26 | 11:13 | Idan Maimon |
| 21.1.07 | Luxembourg |
Home | Raanana |
500 | Win - 35:26 | 17:10 | Idan Maimon (9) |
World 20092009 World Men's Handball ChampionshipThe 2009 World Men's Handball Championship took place in Croatia from 16 January–1 February, in the cities of Split, Zadar, Osijek, Varaždin, Poreč, Zagreb and Pula. Croatia was selected from a group of four potential hosts which included the Czech Republic, Greece and Romania.The opening game and...
Qualifiers
In the following winter Israel met Serbian again, at the 2009 World Championships2009 World Men's Handball Championship
The 2009 World Men's Handball Championship took place in Croatia from 16 January–1 February, in the cities of Split, Zadar, Osijek, Varaždin, Poreč, Zagreb and Pula. Croatia was selected from a group of four potential hosts which included the Czech Republic, Greece and Romania.The opening game and...
Qualifying. This time it lost both games to Serbia, and finished second (out of three) after beating The Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national handball team
The Faroe Islands national handball team is the national handball team of Faroe Islands and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Handball Association.- Current squad :...
at both games.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Spectators | Result | H.T | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1.08 |  Faroe Islands |
Away | Torshaven |
800 | Win - 21:26 | 8:15 | Avishay Smoler (6) |
| 12.1.08 | Faroe Islands |
Home | Raanana |
1,000 | Win - 31:21 | 17:11 | Gal Avraham (6) |
| 16.1.08 | Serbia |
Home | Raanana |
1,600 | Lost - 31:34 | 15:17 | Avishay Smoler (10) |
| 19.1.08 | Serbia |
Away | Belgrad |
2,000 | Lost - 44:36 | 20:15 | Avishay Smiler, Chen Pomeranz (10) |
Euro 20102010 European Men's Handball ChampionshipThe 2010 EHF European Men's Handball Championship was held in Austria from 19–31 January, in the cities of Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz and Wiener Neustadt.-Venues:...
Qualifiers
In the 2010 European Championships Qualifying, held in 2008 and 2009, Israel was drawn into group 5, together with the world champions, 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...
, Slovenia
Slovenia national handball team
The Slovenia national handball team represents Slovenia in international handball matches. The current coach is Zvonimir Serdarušić.- World Men's Handball Championship record :- European Men's Handball Championship record :...
, Belarus
Belarus national handball team
The Belarus national handball team is the national handball team of Belarus....
and Bulgaria
Bulgaria national handball team
The Bulgaria national handball team is the national team of Bulgaria. It takes part in international team handball competitions.The team participated at the 1974 and 1978 World Men's Handball Championships....
.
Israel lost both games to Slovenia, Belarus and Germany, and only won both games against Bulgaria.
The team's captain was Idan Maimon
Idan Maimon
Idan Maimon is a Israeli handball player. Starting in 1990, he is currently the captain of Hapoel Rishon Lezion.Maimon is considered as one of the greatest handball player in the history of Israel...
, and its leading players were Avishay Smoler of German team TBV Lemgo
TBV Lemgo
TBV Lemgo is a German handball club from Lemgo. From 1911 until 1942, the club's name was Ballsportverein Lemgo 1911. As of 2011, TBV Lemgo competes in the Handball-Bundesliga.- Accomplishments :* National Championship of Germany: 2** 1997, 2003...
, Chen Pomerantz, Tom Matalon, Gal Avraham and Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
Leonid Durashenko.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Spectators | Result | H.T | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.10.08 |  Slovenia |
Home | Rishon LeZion |
800 | Lost - 28:36 | 16:21 | Avishay Smoler (10) |
| 2.11.08 |  Bulgaria |
Away | Blagovgrad |
400 | Won - 28:34 | 15-20 | Avishay Smoler (9) |
| 26.11.08 |  Belarus |
Away | Berst |
3,700 | Lost - 38:31 | 21:14 | Gal Avraham (7) |
| 29.11.08 | Belarus |
Home | Rishon LeZion |
1,000 | Lost - 28:31 | 11:19 | Tom Matalon (6) |
| 18.03.09 | Bulgaria |
Home | Kiryat Motzkin |
900 | Won - 29:20 | 16:10 | Chen Pomernz (6) , Avishay Smoler (6) |
| 22.3.09 |  Germany |
Away | Ashafenburg |
4,500 | Lost - 24:36 | 15:17 | Gal Avraham (12) |
| 17.6.09 | Slovenia |
Away | Ljubljana Ljubljana Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants... |
3,000 | Lost - 27:40 | 17:20 | Chen Pomeranz (6) |
| 21.6.09 | Germany |
Home | Rishon LeZion |
1,000 | Lost - 40:21 | 17:12 | Chen Pomeranz (6) |
Staff
In the 2008 summerSummer
Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons, between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice...
coach Shlomo Hoffman have left his job after many years, and his successor was his assistance, Gilad Maor, also coaches Maccabi Rishon Le Zion
Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball)
Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion....
. The assistant coach is Amitay Dayan, And the Manager is Beni Marko.
On May 2009, Due to internal politics in the Israeli Handball Association, and against the decision made by its professional committee (twice), Shlomo Hoffman was reanounced as the coach.
Squad
| No. | Name | Position | Club | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Caps | Goals | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ofer Luzon | Line Player | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
27.11.84 | 1.85 | 80 | 39 | 27 | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | Yoav Neeman | Right Wing | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
5.1.80 | 1.85 | 80 | 66 | 161 | 6 | 17 |
| 4 | Shir Tuerl | Left Wing | Asa Tel Aviv |
24.6.85 | 1.80 | 80 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | Avishay Smoler | Right Wing | H.S.G Wetzlar |
31.10.85 | 1.80 | 78 | 66 | 194 | 6 | 36 |
| 6 | Eran Abrmovich | Right Wing |  Octavio Pilotes PosadaSD Octavio Vigo Sociedad Deportiva Octavio Vigo is a spanish handball club based in Vigo, Galicia. The team plays in División de Plata.- 2010/11 Squad:-Statistics 2010/11:-Stadium information:*Name: - As Travesas*City: - Vigo... |
16.4.82 | 1.81 | 89 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | Chen Pomeranz | Back Player | H.S.G Wetzlar |
28.5.84 | 1.85 | 84 | 42 | 167 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 | Chen Birnbaum | Line Player | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
20.7.80 | 1.87 | 82 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 11 |
| 11 | Tom Matalon | Left Back | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
30.6.83 | 1.89 | 88 | 37 | 86 | 8 | 25 |
| 12 | Zvika Gross | Goal Keeper | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
1.10.77 | 1.87 | 83 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | Gal Avraham | Left Wing | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
15.8.81 | 1.79 | 80 | 28 | 106 | 8 | 43 |
| 14 | Dan Mircus | Line Player | Asa Tel Aviv |
18.1.83 | 1.88 | 90 | 56 | 95 | 6 | 13 |
| 15 | Itzik Halifi | Right Back | Asa Tel Aviv |
1.4.83 | 1.75 | 74 | 11 | 24 | 5 | 10 |
| 16 | Modi Sordo | Goal Keeper | Maccabi Rishon Le Zion Maccabi Rishon LeZion (handball) Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a handball team from the city of Rishon LeZion, Israel. competes in the Ligat Winner Big. The team's colors are yellow and blue, and it hosts its home games in the new 1500-seat bet maccabi in Rishon LeZion.... |
18.8.81 | 1.80 | 82 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | Ido Lavie | Line Player | Asa Tel Aviv |
8.3.82 | 1.92 | 95 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 21 | Omer Davda | Line Player | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
4.11.87 | 1.87 | 104 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 24 | Amir Langlib | Center Back | Hapoel Rishon Le Zion Hapoel Rishon LeZion (handball) Hapoel Rishon LeZion The team was founded in 1968 and since then has become a regular member of the first division and the most successful team in Israeli handball, having won a record 15 league titles, a record 12 Israeli cups... |
14.7.82 | 1.72 | 72 | 49 | 54 | 4 | 7 |
| 25 | Gil Yaakov | Goal Keeper | Bnei Herzelia |
26.6.87 | 1.85 | 89 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 39 | Elad Kapon | Left Back/Line Player | Maccabi Qiryat Motzkin |
11.5.89 | 1.95 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
- Caps and Goals updated by 16.7.2009