Competitive & Events

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 15, 2024 – The European Handball Federation (EHF) has inaugurated its new headquarters, the "European Handball House," in Vienna, Austria. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a central hub for the development and promotion of handball across Europe.

A New Era for European Handball

The opening of the European Handball House marks a significant milestone for the EHF, providing a modern and collaborative workspace for the organization and its member federations. The building, located in Neu Marx in Vienna's third district, was officially opened on December 15th with a ceremony attended by over 400 guests.

Designed for Collaboration and Sustainability

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 15, 2024 – The European Handball Federation (EHF) has announced Norwegian center back Stine Oftedal Dahmke and Danish goalkeeper Emil Nielsen as the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) of the 2023/24 season at the EHF Excellence Awards 2024 held in Vienna.

Celebrating Handball Excellence

The EHF Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievements in handball, honoring both current players and legends of the sport. Oftedal Dahmke and Nielsen were selected from a shortlist of top contenders, including Chloé Valentini, Line Haugsted, Dika Mem, and Magnus Saugstrup. Their selection as MVPs follows their recognition in the 2023/24 "Team of the Season," where they were voted best center back and best goalkeeper, respectively.

Stine Oftedal Dahmke: A Champion's Farewell

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 15, 2024 – The Women's EHF EURO 2024, hosted across Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland, has proven to be a resounding success, captivating audiences worldwide with record-breaking digital engagement and impressive television viewership. Even before the final match between Norway and Denmark, the tournament has demonstrated the growing global appeal of women's handball.

Digital Engagement Soars to New Heights

The championship has made a significant impact on social media, with the European Handball Federation (EHF) reporting remarkable figures:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 4, 2024 – ASUS, a leading technology innovator, has claimed four prestigious 2024 European Hardware Association Reader Awards, solidifying its position as a leader in the PC and gaming hardware industry.

EHA Readers Recognize ASUS Excellence

The European Hardware Association (EHA) represents a combined audience of over 20 million tech enthusiasts across 22 countries. Their annual reader awards recognize the most outstanding products in various categories, based on the votes of passionate technology enthusiasts.

ASUS's four victories in the 2024 EHA Reader Awards demonstrate its commitment to delivering exceptional products that meet the needs of even the most demanding users. The company was honored in the following categories:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 4, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 4, 2024 – Egosoft GmbH has announced the public beta release of the highly anticipated 7.50 update for X4: Foundations, also known as the "Flight Model Update." This major update brings a complete overhaul to the game's flight mechanics, promising smoother, more realistic spaceship controls and a more immersive experience in the X4 universe.

A Transformative Update

To achieve this ambitious redesign, Egosoft partnered with John Pritchett, a former senior gameplay physics programmer from Star Citizen, who played a crucial role in reworking the spaceship handling in X4. The update introduces significant changes to ship controls and flight path planning, and Egosoft is eager for players to experience the difference.

New Features and Enhancements

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 30, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 30, 2024 - The European Handball Federation (EHF), in partnership with Infront Sports & Media, is celebrating a major milestone for women's handball with the upcoming Women's EHF EURO 2024. The tournament, taking place across Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary from November 28th to December 15th, has secured record sponsorship deals and achieved unprecedented global broadcast coverage.

Commercial Success Drives Handball Forward

Infront, the exclusive media and marketing partner of the EHF, has exceeded its marketing expectations for the Women's EHF EURO 2024 by nearly 50%. This achievement demonstrates the growing appeal of women's handball and the effectiveness of Infront's commercial strategy.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 5, 2024 – The European Handball Federation (EHF) and EHF Marketing GmbH (EHFM) are delighted to announce the return of the EHF Finals Men to Barclays Arena in Hamburg on May 24-25, 2025. This exciting news comes after the overwhelming success of the 2024 EHF Finals Men, which saw the final match between SG Flensburg-Handewitt and Füchse Berlin attract over 10,000 enthusiastic fans.

The EHF Finals Men is the climactic final tournament of the EHF European League, featuring the top four teams battling it out for the championship title.  The decision to host the finals in Hamburg for the second consecutive year underscores the city's growing reputation as a prime destination for handball.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 5, 2024 –

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 5, 2024 – The European Handball Federation (EHF) has announced the winners of the prestigious EHF Excellence Awards 2024 in beach handball, recognizing outstanding achievements in the sport. Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo Castro and Dutch right wing Meike Kruijer have been named the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) of the season, solidifying their positions as top athletes in beach handball.

The EHF Excellence Awards are presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the year. Castro and Kruijer's selection is a testament to their remarkable performances on both the national team and club levels.

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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 05, 2024-The new champions of the EHF Beach Handball Champions Cup 2024 have been crowned, with The Danish Beachhandball Dream and GRD Leça - Spar taking home the coveted prize after dramatic shootouts.

The Danish Beachhandball Dream successfully defended their title in a thrilling match against CATS A.M. Team Almeria. Frida Nygaard Ulrichsen led her team to victory with an impressive 11 points, securing the prestigious trophy for Denmark once again.

In an equally intense bronze medal match, Black Lake Beach emerged victorious against GRD Leça - Love Tiles. Meike Kruijer, from the winning team, was named the tournament's most valuable player in the women's competition.