Philippines women's national handball team explained

Country:Philippines
Type:W
Association:Philippine Handball Federation
Coach:Joanna Franquelli
Summer Olympics Apps:0
World Cup Apps:0
Regional Name:Asian Championship
Regional Cup Apps:0

The Philippines women's national handball team is the national team of the Philippines. It takes part in international handball competitions and is governed by the Philippine Handball Federation. The team is also known by its moniker, Amigas.[1]

History

The national team made its international debut at the 2013 Southeast Asian Women's Handball Championships in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, which was held in December 2013. The team, coached by former national basketball and fencing champion Joanna Franquelli was formed just two months before the tournament.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Reyes. Marc Anthony. Big leap for new handball body. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 1 January 2014.
  2. News: Reyes. Marc Anthony. Thais whip PH handball bets. 16 November 2014. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 4 December 2013.