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The modern game of handball was first played towards the end of the 19th century in Denmark, Germany and Sweden. Recognition of field handball based on the games of "Raffball" (snatch ball) and "Königsbergerball" (Konrad Koch, 1846-1911) occurred at the turn of the century. G. Wallström introduced Sweden to the sport of "handball" in 1910.
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| History |
 Handball (the indoor version) was first present in the Munich 1972 Olympic
Games. A competition involving 16 men's teams was staged with Yugoslavia winning
the first Olympic gold medal.
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| Equipment |
 Ball
The ball, with a leather casing, ranges in circumference from 58 to 60 centimetres for men and 54 to 56 for women. It weighs 425 to 475 grams for men, 325 to 400 for women.
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| Glossary |
Harpaston: An ancient Roman team sport believed to be a forerunner to handball, in which
players threw a small ball to team-mates while trying to avoid opposing players.
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Nicknamed "The Hose" because of his ability to slither through the defense, Magnus Wislander was voted World Handball Player of the Century in 1999. He first played for the Swedish national team on 16 January 1985 and continued to represent his nation through 2004. |
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