Swiss Handball Association Explained

Assocname:Swiss Handball Association
German: Schweizerischer Handball-Verband
Abbrev:SHV
Logosize:250px
Countryflag:Switzerland
Iocnation:Switzerland (SUI)
Url:www.Handball.ch
Sport:Handball
Othersport1:Beach handball
Othersport2:Wheelchair handball
Historytitle:HISTORY
Precedingorganisationsname:Schweizerischen Handball-Ausschuss (HBA) (1939 – 1974)
Yearfounded: (as HBA)
(as SHV)
Demographicstitle:DEMOGRAPHICS
Noofaffclubs:229 (as of 2017)
Affiliationstitle:AFFILIATIONS
If:International Handball Federation
If Abbr:IHF
If Joined:1946
Nationalolympiccom:Swiss Olympic Association
Continentalassoc:European Handball Federation
Electedtitle:GOVERNING BODY
Sectitle:HEADQUARTERS
Address1:Tannwaldstrasse 2 4601 Olten
Country:Switzerland
Financetitle:FINANCE

The Swiss Handball Association (SHV) (German: Schweizerischer Handball-Verband) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in Switzerland. Founded in 1974, SHV is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and European Handball Federation. SHV is also affiliated to the Swiss Olympic Association. It is based in Olten.[1]

SHV Competitions

National teams

Competitions Hosted

International

Continental

Affiliated Clubs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile at IHF website. 22 November 2017. ihf.info.