The Copa del Rey de Balonmano (

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: '' King's Cup of Handball'') is an annual cup competition for Spanish

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teams. Organized by the

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. It was originally known as the ''Copa del Generalísimo'' and was renamed ''Copa de SM El Rey'' in 1975. It was the first nationwide handball competition played in

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, and was first played for in 1957.

Winners by year

Winners by titles

* 2 titles: Selección de Balonmano de Madrid, Teka Cantabria, Bidasoa Irún,

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and

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. * 1 title: Arrahona, Selección de Balonmano de Guipúzcoa, Selección de Balonmano de Barcelona, Marcol, Alzira Avidesa and Ademar León.

External links

Spanish Beach Handball Community
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