Handball History

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In which year was handball first played?

  1. 1897

  2. 1906

  3. 1917

  4. 1927


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handball was first played in 1897 by Danish teacher Holger Nielsen.

Where was handball first played?

  1. Denmark

  2. Germany

  3. Sweden

  4. Norway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handball was first played in Denmark in 1897.

What was the original name of handball?

  1. Haandbold

  2. Handball

  3. Torball

  4. Feldhandball


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The original name of handball was Haandbold, which is Danish for 'handball'.

When was the International Handball Federation (IHF) founded?

  1. 1928

  2. 1934

  3. 1946

  4. 1954


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Handball Federation (IHF) was founded in 1946.

When was handball first included in the Olympic Games?

  1. 1936

  2. 1948

  3. 1960

  4. 1972


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Handball was first included in the Olympic Games in 1972.

Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in handball?

  1. France

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France has won the most Olympic gold medals in handball, with three gold medals.

Which country has won the most World Championships in handball?

  1. France

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France has won the most World Championships in handball, with six gold medals.

Which country has won the most European Championships in handball?

  1. France

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Denmark has won the most European Championships in handball, with three gold medals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Bundesliga?

  1. Uwe Gensheimer

  2. Stefan Kretzschmar

  3. Christian Schwarzer

  4. Daniel Narcisse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uwe Gensheimer is the all-time leading scorer in the Bundesliga, with 2,384 goals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the French Championship?

  1. Nikola Karabatic

  2. Daniel Narcisse

  3. Luc Abalo

  4. Cédric Sorhaindo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nikola Karabatic is the all-time leading scorer in the French Championship, with 2,317 goals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Spanish Championship?

  1. Raúl Entrerríos

  2. Juanín García

  3. Alberto Entrerríos

  4. Víctor Tomás


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raúl Entrerríos is the all-time leading scorer in the Spanish Championship, with 2,301 goals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Champions League?

  1. Nikola Karabatic

  2. Uwe Gensheimer

  3. Momir Ilić

  4. Lasse Svan Hansen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nikola Karabatic is the all-time leading scorer in the Champions League, with 1,226 goals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the World Championships?

  1. Magnus Wislander

  2. Ivano Balić

  3. Jackson Richardson

  4. Nikola Karabatic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnus Wislander is the all-time leading scorer in the World Championships, with 729 goals.

Who is the all-time leading scorer in the Olympic Games?

  1. Magnus Wislander

  2. Ivano Balić

  3. Jackson Richardson

  4. Nikola Karabatic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnus Wislander is the all-time leading scorer in the Olympic Games, with 250 goals.

Who is the most successful coach in handball history?

  1. Claude Onesta

  2. Heiner Brand

  3. Guðmundur Guðmundsson

  4. Talant Dujshebaev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Claude Onesta is the most successful coach in handball history, with three Olympic gold medals, three World Championships, and three European Championships.

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