Handball – Summer Games 2024
A sport rooted in Europe, only two Games champions in the history of Handball have come from outside Europe, with South Korea winning the women’s tournament back-to-back
in 1988 and 1992. After making history in Rio where both French teams won silver, in Tokyo, it was a clean sweep for the French team, taking home both the men’s and women’s titles.
Schedule
Records
Men's Handball:
Most Gold Medals by a Country (Team):
France has been particularly dominant in men's handball, winning multiple gold medals in recent Olympic Games.
Most Goals in a Single Olympic Tournament (Individual):
The record for the most goals scored by an individual player in a single Olympic tournament may have changed. As of my last update, specific details were not available.
Most Goals in a Single Match (Team):
Records for the most goals scored by a team in a single Olympic match may vary by tournament. Teams with high-scoring victories have likely set such records.
Women's Handball:
Most Gold Medals by a Country (Team):
Norway and Denmark have been successful in women's handball, winning multiple gold medals in recent Olympic Games.
Most Goals in a Single Olympic Tournament (Individual):
The record for the most goals scored by an individual player in a single Olympic tournament may have changed. As of my last update, specific details were not available.
Most Goals in a Single Match (Team):
Records for the most goals scored by a team in a single Olympic match may vary by tournament. Teams with high-scoring victories have likely set such records.
General Handball Records:
Most Appearances in the Olympic Handball Tournament:
Players with the most appearances in multiple Olympic Games may have set records for longevity and consistency.
Most Goals Overall in Olympic History (Individual):
A player with the most goals across multiple Olympic Games may hold a record for overall scoring.
Most Successful Coaches:
Coaches who have led their teams to multiple gold medals may be recognized for their success in Olympic handball history.
Did you know that..
Handball made its Olympic debut at the Summer Games in Berlin in 1936 as an outdoor sport. However, it was later removed from the Olympic program until it returned as an indoor sport at the Munich Games in 1972.
Handball is known for its fast-paced and dynamic nature. The game features quick passes, rapid turnovers, and high-scoring action, making it an exciting and spectator-friendly Olympic sport.
Handball is played with two teams of seven players each (six court players and one goalkeeper). The objective is to throw a ball into the opponent's goal to score points, with players using a combination of teamwork, speed, and skill.
European teams have historically been strong contenders in Olympic handball. Nations like France, Norway, Denmark, and Russia have consistently performed well, both in the men's and women's competitions, contributing to the global popularity of the sport.
Women's handball was introduced to the Olympic program at the 1976 Montreal Games, four years after men's handball returned. Since then, women's handball has become an integral and exciting part of the Summer Games, featuring highly skilled and competitive teams from around the world.