Mihály Iváncsik
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Mihály Iváncsik is a Hungarian former handball
player. He played in right wing position and was known of his tricky, screwed shots.
, Budapest Honvéd SE and Győri Rába ETO. He has finally chosen the Győr-based team and made his senior debut for his new club in 1980 against Tatabánya
. He became one of the most renowned players for the late eighties and early nineties in Hungary
, and has won won three consecutive Hungarian Championship titles between 1987 and 1990 with Rába ETO. In addition, he has won the IHF Cup
in 1986, after beating Alicante in the finals. His outstanding performances earned him the Hungarian Handballer of the Year
award in 1989.
Later, he tried his luck abroad, having played two seasons in Graz
and another couple of years in Günzburg
. After returned to Hungary, he played for Dunaferr SE
and Tatabánya
in the top level championship, and went on practising handball in lower level leagues until his retirement in 2009. He played for second division club Pápa till 2004, when he switched to third division team Komáromi AC. Close to 50, he scored over five goals a match in average for the Danube-side.
and has won silver medal on the 1986 World Championship
. He was fourth placed on the 1988 Olympic Games
and seventh on the 1992 Olympic Games
. He also played on the 1990 World Championship
. He has been picked for the World Selection and the Europe Selection several times between 1989 and 1991.
, Tamás Iváncsik
and Ádám Iváncsik. All of them are professional handball players and Hungarian internationals.
He is working for a multinational company in Győr
and is a member of the management committee of his old club, Győri ETO FKC.
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...
player. He played in right wing position and was known of his tricky, screwed shots.
Club
He started to play handball for his local club Nyírbátor. His talent was spotted early and many clubs have been interested in signing him, including Szegedi Volán SCSC Pick Szeged
SC Pick Szeged is a Hungarian team handball club from Szeged, that plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I and the EHF Champions League.-Accomplishments:*Nemzeti Bajnokság I:**Gold: 1996, 2007...
, Budapest Honvéd SE and Győri Rába ETO. He has finally chosen the Győr-based team and made his senior debut for his new club in 1980 against Tatabánya
Tatabánya-Carbonex KC
Tatabánya-Carbonex Kézilabda Club is a Hungarian team handball club from Tatabánya, that plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. Founded in 1942, the team enjoyed their best period in the late seventies, when they won several domestic championship and cup titles and also reached the semifinals of the...
. He became one of the most renowned players for the late eighties and early nineties in Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, and has won won three consecutive Hungarian Championship titles between 1987 and 1990 with Rába ETO. In addition, he has won the IHF Cup
EHF Cup
The EHF Cup is an official competition for men's handball clubs of Europe and takes place every year. From 2012/13 it will be merged with EHF Cup Winners' Cup to EHF European Cup....
in 1986, after beating Alicante in the finals. His outstanding performances earned him the Hungarian Handballer of the Year
Hungarian Handballer of the Year
The Hungarian Handballer of the Year award is an annual prize, which is given to the Hungarian handballer who is considered to have performed the best over the previous calendar year....
award in 1989.
Later, he tried his luck abroad, having played two seasons in Graz
Graz
The more recent population figures do not give the whole picture as only people with principal residence status are counted and people with secondary residence status are not. Most of the people with secondary residence status in Graz are students...
and another couple of years in Günzburg
Günzburg
Günzburg is a Große Kreisstadt and capital of the district of Günzburg in Swabia, Bavaria. This district was constituted in 1972 by combining the city of Günzburg—which had not previously been assigned to a Kreis —with the district of Günzburg and the district of Krumbach.Günzburg lies...
. After returned to Hungary, he played for Dunaferr SE
Dunaferr SE (men's handball)
Dunaferr Sportegyesület is a Hungarian handball club from Dunaújváros, that is part of the multi-sports club running under the same name. The team enjoyed their best spell in the early 2000s, having won the Hungarian Championship in 2000 and the Hungarian Cup in 2001...
and Tatabánya
Tatabánya-Carbonex KC
Tatabánya-Carbonex Kézilabda Club is a Hungarian team handball club from Tatabánya, that plays in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. Founded in 1942, the team enjoyed their best period in the late seventies, when they won several domestic championship and cup titles and also reached the semifinals of the...
in the top level championship, and went on practising handball in lower level leagues until his retirement in 2009. He played for second division club Pápa till 2004, when he switched to third division team Komáromi AC. Close to 50, he scored over five goals a match in average for the Danube-side.
International
He was capped 165 times for 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...
and has won silver medal on the 1986 World Championship
1986 World Men's Handball Championship
The 1986 World Championship for men in team handball was the 11th World Handball Championship. It was held in Switzerland from February 25 to March 8, 1986.-Teams:- Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:- Group 1:-Group 2:...
. He was fourth placed on the 1988 Olympic Games
Handball at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Final results for the Handball competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Group A:-Group B:-5th to 12th places:-Bronze Medal match:-Final:-Team Rosters:...
and seventh on the 1992 Olympic Games
Handball at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Final results for the Handball competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Group A:-Group B:-5th to 12th places:-Bronze Medal match:-Final:-Team Rosters:...
. He also played on the 1990 World Championship
1990 World Men's Handball Championship
The 1990 World Championship for men in team handball was the 12th edition of the World Handball Championship. It was held in Czechoslovakia from February 28 to March 10, 1990.-Teams:- Group A:-Group B:-Group C:-Group D:- Group 1:...
. He has been picked for the World Selection and the Europe Selection several times between 1989 and 1991.
Personal
He has three sons, Gergő IváncsikGergő Iváncsik
Gergő Iváncsik is a Hungarian handballer who plays for MKB Veszprém KC and the Hungarian national team.-Club:...
, Tamás Iváncsik
Tamás Iváncsik
Tamás Iváncsik is a Hungarian handballer who plays for MKB Veszprém KC and the Hungarian national team.The quick winger participated on three European Championships and represented Hungary on further three World Championships .-Personal:His father, Mihály Iváncsik is a former handball player, who...
and Ádám Iváncsik. All of them are professional handball players and Hungarian internationals.
He is working for a multinational company in Győr
Gyor
-Climate:-Main sights:The ancient core of the city is Káptalan Hill at the confluence of three rivers: the Danube, Rába and Rábca. Püspökvár, the residence of Győr’s bishops can be easily recognised by its incomplete tower. Győr’s oldest buildings are the 13th-century dwelling tower and the...
and is a member of the management committee of his old club, Győri ETO FKC.