Austrian Handball Federation

The Austrian Handball Federation (German: Österreichischer Handballbund) (ÖHB) is the national organization responsible for managing and promoting the practice of handball and beach handball in Austria. Its head office is located in Vienna. ÖHB was founded on 25 January 1925 and is affiliated to the International Handball Federation, European Handball Federation and Austrian Olympic Committee. Current president of ÖHB is Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer, who held the position since 1996. Mr. Martin Hausleitner is current secretary general of ÖHB.[1]

Austrian Handball Federation
German: Österreichischer Handballbund
ÖHB
IOC nationRepublic of Austria (AUT)
National flag
SportHandball
Other Sports
  • Beach Handball
  • Wheelchair Handball
Official websitewww.oehb.sportlive.at
HISTORY
Year of formation25 January 1925 (1925-01-25)
DEMOGRAPHICS
Membership size9 Full Members
AFFLIATIONS
International federationInternational Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since11 July 1946 (1946-07-11)
Continental associationEuropean Handball Federation
National Olympic CommitteeAustrian Olympic Committee
Other affiliation(s)
  • Federal Ministry for National Defence and Sport
GOVERNING BODY
PresidentMr. Gerhard Hofbauer
HEADQUARTERS
Address
CountryAustria
Secretary GeneralMr. Martin Hausleitner
FINANCE
SponsorsUniqa Insurance Group
Select Sport
Kronen Zeitung
Arcotel Hotels
Citroën

Competitions

National teams

Handball

Beach Handball
  • Austria national beach handball team
  • Austria women's national beach handball team

References
  1. "Profile at IHF website". ihf.info. 13 August 2017.
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