handball
Japanese Name:
ハンドボール
Romaji Name:
handobooru
Description
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Handball is a fast-paced team sport where two teams compete to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net. Played indoors on a court, each team has seven players, including a goalkeeper. Players use their hands to pass, dribble, and shoot the ball while following rules that promote speed and teamwork. Handball is popular in many countries and combines elements of soccer and basketball.
History
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Origins: The origins of handball can be traced to ancient times, with early versions of ball games involving hands being played in cultures such as the ancient Greeks and Romans. However, modern handball as we know it today developed in Europe.
19th Century: The modern version of handball began to take shape in Denmark and Germany in the late 19th century. A game similar to handball was played in Denmark in 1890, and by 1906, the first rules for the sport were established.
Indoor Handball: Indoor handball, which is the version played in the Olympics today, was introduced in Germany in 1917. The first formal indoor handball competitions were held in the 1920s.
International Growth: The sport spread across Europe and was included in the first European Handball Championship in 1994. Handball became widely popular, especially in countries like Germany, France, Sweden, and Spain.