Handball Trivia

Description: Test your knowledge about the exciting sport of Handball with this challenging trivia quiz. From the history of the game to its rules and famous players, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to Handball.
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What is the minimum number of players required on the court for a Handball match?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Handball, each team must have at least six players on the court, including the goalkeeper.

Which country is considered the birthplace of Handball?

  1. Germany

  2. Denmark

  3. Sweden

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Handball originated in Germany in the late 19th century, with the first official rules being established in 1917.

What is the duration of a Handball match?

  1. 20 minutes

  2. 30 minutes

  3. 40 minutes

  4. 60 minutes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Handball match consists of two halves, each lasting 30 minutes, with a 10-minute break in between.

How many players are allowed on the court at a time for each team in Handball?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Each team is allowed to have seven players on the court at a time, including the goalkeeper.

What is the maximum number of steps a player can take while holding the ball in Handball?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A player is allowed to take a maximum of three steps while holding the ball in Handball.

Which country has won the most Handball World Championships for men?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Sweden

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France holds the record for the most Handball World Championships titles for men, with six victories.

What is the name of the famous Handball move where a player jumps and throws the ball into the goal while suspended in the air?

  1. Jump Shot

  2. Air Shot

  3. Flying Shot

  4. Somersault Shot


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Flying Shot is a spectacular move in Handball where a player jumps and throws the ball into the goal while suspended in the air.

Which country has won the most Handball World Championships for women?

  1. Norway

  2. Russia

  3. Denmark

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Norway has won the most Handball World Championships titles for women, with four victories.

What is the name of the Handball tournament held every four years, similar to the FIFA World Cup in football?

  1. Handball World Cup

  2. Handball World Championships

  3. Handball Super Cup

  4. Handball Champions League


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Handball World Championships is the most prestigious international Handball tournament held every four years.

Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Handball World Championship?

  1. Magnus Wislander

  2. Nikola Karabatic

  3. Mikkel Hansen

  4. Uwe Gensheimer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnus Wislander, a Swedish Handball player, holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Handball World Championship, with 112 goals in the 1990 tournament.

What is the name of the Handball tournament held annually between the top European club teams?

  1. Handball World Cup

  2. Handball World Championships

  3. Handball Super Cup

  4. Handball Champions League


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Handball Champions League is the most prestigious annual club Handball tournament in Europe.

Which country has won the most Handball Olympic gold medals for men?

  1. France

  2. Germany

  3. Sweden

  4. Denmark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France has won the most Handball Olympic gold medals for men, with three victories.

What is the name of the Handball tournament held every two years between the top national teams from Europe?

  1. Handball World Cup

  2. Handball World Championships

  3. Handball Super Cup

  4. Handball European Championship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Handball European Championship is a biennial international Handball tournament between the top national teams from Europe.

Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Handball Olympic tournament?

  1. Magnus Wislander

  2. Nikola Karabatic

  3. Mikkel Hansen

  4. Uwe Gensheimer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uwe Gensheimer, a German Handball player, holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Handball Olympic tournament, with 61 goals in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

What is the name of the Handball tournament held annually between the top national teams from Africa?

  1. Handball World Cup

  2. Handball World Championships

  3. Handball Super Cup

  4. Handball African Championship


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Handball African Championship is an annual international Handball tournament between the top national teams from Africa.

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