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Which ancient Greek game featured certain features that can be described as an ancient form of handball?
Which ancient Greek game featured certain features that can be described as an ancient form of handball?
- Fangballspiel
- Raffball
- Urania (correct)
- Harpaston
Who is credited with introducing the sport of 'handball' to Sweden in 1910?
Who is credited with introducing the sport of 'handball' to Sweden in 1910?
- Claudius Galenus
- G. Wallström (correct)
- Konrad Koch
- Homer
Which country provided real impulses for the modern handball towards the end of the 19th century?
Which country provided real impulses for the modern handball towards the end of the 19th century?
- Denmark (correct)
- Sweden
- Germany
- Greece
Who is considered the founding father of field handball?
Who is considered the founding father of field handball?
Which Roman doctor described the game of 'Harpaston' played by the Romans?
Which Roman doctor described the game of 'Harpaston' played by the Romans?
Which German lyrical poet's songs featured a game called 'Fangballspiel'?
Which German lyrical poet's songs featured a game called 'Fangballspiel'?
Where was the International Handball Federation (IHF) first formed?
Where was the International Handball Federation (IHF) first formed?
Who was the IHF's first president?
Who was the IHF's first president?
When was indoor handball invented?
When was indoor handball invented?
Where did the indoor handball originate?
Where did the indoor handball originate?
Which type of handball is now the more popular one?
Which type of handball is now the more popular one?
In which decade did some African and Asian nations start making an impact on international handball competitions?
In which decade did some African and Asian nations start making an impact on international handball competitions?
When was handball reintroduced as an Olympic event?
When was handball reintroduced as an Olympic event?
Which continent mainly comprises of amateur handball clubs?
Which continent mainly comprises of amateur handball clubs?
How many players are estimated to be registered with a club for handball?
How many players are estimated to be registered with a club for handball?
What made the indoor handball more appealing to a wider audience?
What made the indoor handball more appealing to a wider audience?
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Study Notes
Ancient Origins of Handball
- The ancient Greek game of Phaininda featured elements similar to an ancient form of handball.
- The Roman doctor Galen described a game called 'Harpaston' played by the Romans.
- The German lyrical poet, Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths, wrote about a game called 'Fangballspiel' in his songs.
Modern Handball History
- Germany provided real impulses for the modern handball towards the end of the 19th century.
- The founding father of field handball is considered to be Karl Schelenz.
- Handball was introduced to Sweden in 1910 by a teacher named Carl Johan Johansson.
International Handball Federation (IHF)
- The IHF was first formed in 1946 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- The IHF's first president was Hans Baumann.
Indoor Handball
- Indoor handball was invented in 1898.
- Indoor handball originated in Germany.
- Indoor handball is currently the more popular form of handball.
Global Handball Development
- In the 1960s, African and Asian nations started making an impact on international handball competitions.
- Handball was reintroduced as an Olympic event in 1936.
- The continent of Africa mainly comprises amateur handball clubs.
- Approximately 19 million players are estimated to be registered with a club for handball.
- The fast-paced and high-scoring nature of indoor handball made it more appealing to a wider audience.
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