lmao,....i thought this was a game in grade 9 gym the teacher had us play to pass the time.
2007-03-04 16:28:22 · 12 answers · asked by tlo_rancid182 2 in Sports ➔ Handball
Yes handball (team handball) is a sport and has been a regular part of the Olympics since 1972 (1976 for the women). In USA the sport is unknown and were not very good , so it's not like NBC is going to to make this prime time viewing.
Just back in January 2007 Germany hosted the world handball championships top nations included #1 Germany #2 Poland #3 Denmark #4 France #5Croatia #6 Russia #7 Spain #8 Iceland #9 Slovenia #10 Hungary #11 Tunisia #12 Czech Republic (out of 20 national teams that qualified) So as you can see the game is played throughout most of Europe, North Africa, South Korea and a little bit in South America and the Middle East.
In the areas of the world where handball is popular there's professional leagues- players get paid. This sport gets TV and advertisement revenue overseas. Remember just because a sport isn't played in the USA or is popular it's still a sport.
2007-03-05 05:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are thinking of the tennis ball, bounce the ball in the square variety. Handball, sometimes referred to as "European Handball" is an Olympic sport and has rather a large following in Europe. It is similar to Football ("Soccer"), but is played with the hands instead of feet.
2007-03-06 16:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by Scott C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
umm i elect to observe football. And any sport my son is a crew member on! LOL play... umm I easily might want to bypass with the lame events like Betty. i'm no longer very athletic. Does Air hockey count number? LOL
2016-11-27 22:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think its more popular in Europe. If I remember correctly, the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki's father was a proffesional handball player, and was disapointed his son chose basketball over handball.
2007-03-04 16:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by jordanmclonghorn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a good 1 to watch!
2007-03-06 08:00:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the SECOND most popular sport in the world behind Football (Soccer)..
There is a world outside the USA, guys
2007-03-04 22:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
U of Tampa 9 time NCAA champs!!!
2007-03-07 12:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by buccaneersden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-07 14:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by Tiger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is really a sport
2007-03-06 21:56:52 · answer #9 · answered by halgoobs1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is we always play it at gym when i was a kid.
2007-03-06 14:09:03 · answer #10 · answered by smiley9815 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋