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]
| Swiss Handball Association German: Schweizerischer Handball-Verband SHV | |
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| IOC nation | Switzerland (SUI) |
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| Sport | Handball |
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| Official website | www |
| HISTORY | |
| Preceding organisations | Schweizerischen Handball-Ausschuss (HBA) (1939 – 1974) |
| Year of formation | 11 March 1939 (as HBA) 7 December 1974 (as SHV) |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Number of affiliated Handball clubs | 229 (as of 2017) |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International federation | International Handball Federation (IHF) |
| IHF member since | 1946 |
| Continental association | European Handball Federation |
| National Olympic Committee | Swiss Olympic Association |
| GOVERNING BODY | |
| President | Mr. Ulrich Rubeli  |
| HEADQUARTERS | |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Secretary General | Mr. Jürgen Krucker |
SHV Competitions
National teams
- Switzerland men's national handball team
- Switzerland men's national junior handball team
- Switzerland men's national youth handball team
- Switzerland women's national handball team
- Switzerland women's national junior handball team
- Switzerland women's national youth handball team
Competitions Hosted
International
- 1986 World Men's Handball Championship
- 2001 Men's Junior World Handball Championship
Continental
Affiliated Clubs
References
External links
- Official website
- Swiss Handball Association at IHF site