Swiss Handball Association

Swiss Handball Association
German: Schweizerischer Handball-Verband
SHV
IOC nation Swiss Confederation (SUI)
National flag Switzerland
Sport Handball
Other Sports
Official website www.handball.ch
HISTORY
Preceding organisations Schweizerischen Handball-Ausschuss (HBA) (1939 – 1974)
Year of formation 11 March 1939 (1939-03-11) (as HBA)
7 December 1974 (1974-12-07) (as SHV)
DEMOGRAPHICS
Number of affiliated Handball clubs 229 (as of 2017)
AFFLIATIONS
International federation International Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since 1946
Continental association European Handball Federation
National Olympic Committee Swiss Olympic Association
GOVERNING BODY
President Mr. Ulrich Rubeli Switzerland
HEADQUARTERS
Address
  • Tannwaldstrasse 2 4601 Olten
Country Switzerland
Secretary General Mr. Jürgen Krucker Switzerland

The Swiss Handball Association (SHV) (German: Schweizerischer Handball-Verband) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Swiss Confederation. Founded in 1974, SHV is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and European Handball Federation. SHV is also affiliated to the Swiss Olympic Association. It is based in Olten.[1]

SHV Competitions

National teams

Competitions Hosted

International

Continental

Affiliated Clubs

References

  1. ↑ "Profile at IHF website". ihf.info. 22 November 2017.

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