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Wrap up 2025: Fabulous memories in packed year for world handball

2025 will be remembered as one of the most spectacular in world handball, with every major IHF event delivering records, emotions and unforgettable stories. 

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Season's greetings

IHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa and the International Handball Federation send their warmest wishes to the entire handball family around the world for a joyful holiday season and a very Happy New Year.

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Leuchter makes history with second consecutive “Best Young Player Presented by Lidl” award

Germany’s right back Viola Leuchter has been named the “Best Young Player Presented by Lidl” at the 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship, seeing her win the award in back‑to‑back editions of the world handball flagship competi

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A fitting end for handball's goalkeeping GOAT

Captain Henny Reistad asked Katrine Lunde to join her when the trophy of the 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship was handed to Norway after the 23:20 win against Germany in the final in the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam.

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Germany confirm powerhouse status to win title at the 37th Sparkassen Cup

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Senegal’s double success on sand at 2025 ANOCA African Youth Games

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Dr Hassan Moustafa re-elected as IHF President at the 40th IHF Congress

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Defending champions Croatia men take 2025 Deaflympics title in Japan

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Bulgaria sweep opponents to win titles at the IHF Trophy Women - Continental Pha…

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Norway deny Germany fairytale finish to claim world title and complete golden tr…

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Medal ceremony | Germany/Netherlands 2025 | © IHF

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Germany vs Norway | Germany/Netherlands 2025 | © IHF

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France vs Netherlands | Germany/Netherlands 2025 | © IHF

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Netherlands vs Norway | Germany/Netherlands 2025 | © IHF

View Gallery IHF Competitions See All Competitions IHF Trophy (U17) Youth Women 2025 IHF Trophy (U19) Junior Women 2025 27th IHF Women's World Championship 2025 GER, NED Beach Handball Global Tour - The Finals (M) IHF Men's Club World Championship 2025 The World Games 2025 Beach Handball - Men 2025 IHF Men’s Emerging Nations Championship 3rd IHF Wheelchair Handball World Championship 2024. EGY 2024 Olympic Games Paris Men's Tournament 2019 ANOC World Beach Games Doha Men's Tournament

Dear handball friends, over the last years our sport has changed fundamentally – you might even call it a revolution.

Dr Hassan Moustafa

IHF President

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