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Úrvalsdeild Karla (handball)
Úrvalsdeild karla (), also known as Olís deild karla for sponsorship reasons, is the highest men's handball competition among clubs in Iceland, where play determines the national champion. It is managed by the Icelandic Handball Association. Started in 1939, the Úrvalsdeild karla is the third-oldest national indoor handball championship in the world, after the Danish and Swedish championships which were started in 1935 and 1931 respectively. With 23 titles won so far, Valur is the record champion, while Haukar are holding a world record for enduring the longest time gap between two national titles with 57 years passing between their first win in 1943 and their second (of 11 in total so far) in 2000. FH won the title in 2011 after a win against Akureyri Handboltafélag in front of a record crowd of 2950 people in Kaplakriki. 2024/25 Season participants The following 12 clubs compete in the Olís deild karla during the 2023–24 season. Úrvalsdeild karla past champio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland
Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most list of countries and dependencies by population density, sparsely populated country. Its Capital city, capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic language, Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between Plate tectonics, tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent Types of volcanic eruptions, volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many Glacial stream, glacial rivers flow to the sea through the Upland and lowland, lowlands. Iceland i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FH (men's Handball)
The FH (men's handball) team, commonly referred to as FH, is the men's handball department of Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar (English: Hafnarfjörður Gymnastics Club), club from Hafnarfjörður, that plays in the Úrvalsdeild karla. Crest, colours, supporters Kit manufacturers Kits Team Current squad :''Squad for the 2023–24 season'' Technical staff * Head coach: Sigursteinn Arndal * Assistant coach: Einar Andri Einarsson * Coach: Omar Fridriksson * Physiotherapist: Alexander Pétur Kristjánsson Transfers :''Transfers for the 2023–24 season'' ;Joining * Aron Pálmarsson (CB) from Aalborg Håndbold * Daníel Freyr Andrésson (GK) from Lemvig-Thyborøn Håndbold ;Leaving Accomplishments Domestic * Úrvalsdeild karla ** Winner (17) : 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1992, 2011, 2024 * Icelandic Men's Handball Cup ** Winner (6) : 1975, 1976, 1977, 1992, 1994, 2019 EHF ranking Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stjarnan
Ungmennafélagið Stjarnan (, ), commonly known as Stjarnan (), is an Icelandic multi-sports club specialising in handball, football, basketball, volleyball and gymnastics located in Garðabær. Basketball Men's basketball As of the 2017–2018 season, Stjarnan men's basketball team plays in Úrvalsdeild karla (basketball), Úrvalsdeild karla. Women's basketball Stjarnan finished first in the women's Division I in 2015 and defeated Njarðvík (basketball club), Njarðvík in the playoffs to win promotion to the top-tier Úrvalsdeild kvenna for the first time in its history. As of the 2017–2018 season, Stjarnan women's team plays in Úrvalsdeild kvenna (basketball), Úrvalsdeild kvenna. Football Men's football The men's team has played in the top-tier Úrvalsdeild karla (football), Úrvalsdeild karla since 2009. In 2014, Stjarnan won their first ever Úrvalsdeild karla (football), Úrvalsdeild karla title by going through the season unbeaten and equalled the Úrvalsdeild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akureyri
Akureyri (, ) is a town in northern Iceland, the country's fifth most populous Municipalities of Iceland, municipality (under the official name of Akureyrarbær , 'town of Akureyri') and the largest outside the Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region. The municipality includes the town's neighbourhood at the head of Eyjafjörður and two farther islands: Hrísey at the mouth of Eyjafjörður and Grímsey off the coast. Nicknamed the "Capital of North Iceland", Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area where Akureyri is located was settled in the 9th century, but did not receive a municipal charter until 1786. Allies of World War II, Allied units were based in the town during World War II. Further growth occurred after the war as the Icelandic population increasingly moved to urban areas. The area has a relatively mild climate because of geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history. History The Norsemen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KA Handball
Knattspyrnufélag Akureyrar is the handball section of Icelandic sports club KA from Akureyri. The team currently competes in the Úrvalsdeild karla, the top tier of handball in Iceland. They play their home matches at KA-heimilið. The team enjoyed a successful period in the late 90's and early 2000s becoming league Champions three times, cup winners three times and champions of Iceland two times. History The Alfreð Gíslason era (1991-1997) In 1991 former KA player Alfreð Gíslason took charge of the team, he would lead the team to its most successful period in its history. The 1994–95 Season marked a significant chapter in the history of KA handball club. KA had strong players in Valdimar Grímsson and goalkeeper Sigmar Þröstur but now they were joined by one of the nation's most promising handball players, Patrekur Jóhannesson. The highlight of the season was the intense cup final against Valur. The match went into double overtime, with KA emerging victorious with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kópavogur
Kópavogur () is a town in Iceland that is the country's second-largest municipality by population. It lies immediately south of Reykjavík and is part of the Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region. The name literally means ''seal pup inlet''. The town seal contains the profile of the church Kópavogskirkja with a Pinniped, seal pup underneath. Kópavogur is largely made up of residential areas, but has commercial areas and much industrial activity as well. The tallest building in Iceland, the Smáratorg Tower, is located in central Kópavogur. History Kópavogur is History of Iceland, historically significant as the site of the 1662 Kópavogur meeting. This event marked the total incorporation of Iceland into Denmark–Norway when, on behalf of the Icelandic people, Bishop Brynjólfur Sveinsson and Árni Oddsson, a lawyer, signed a document confirming that the introduction of absolute monarchy by Frederick III of Denmark, Frederick III of Denmark–Norway also applied to I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Handknattleiksfélag Kópavogs
Handknattleiksfélag Kópavogs ("Kópavogur Handball Club"), commonly abbreviated to HK, is an Icelandic sports club from the town of Kópavogur. There are six divisions within the club and they are: handball, Association football, football (soccer), volleyball, dance, table tennis and bandy. History The club dates back to 1969, but was officially established on 26 January 1970. They were originally only a handball team, with the football team established in 1992. They bounced around in lower divisions until, in the summer of 2007 Úrvalsdeild, 2007 they first played in the Icelandic top division, the Úrvalsdeild. The club were relegated in their 2008 Úrvalsdeild, second season to the 1. deild karla (football), second tier and were again relegated to the 2. deild karla, third tier in 2011 1. deild karla, 2011. They are, however, back in the top tier, and placed 9th out of 12 in the 2019 Úrvalsdeild. Men's football Achievements * 2. deild karla (3): 1997, 2002, 2013 * 3. deild k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haukar Handball
Haukar () is the handball section of Icelandic sports club Haukar from Hafnarfjörður. Haukar do currently play in the Olís deildin. Haukar have often competed in the EHF Champions League among great results are victories over US Créteil Handball and FC Barcelona . Crest, colours, supporters Kits Men's team Trophies Icelandic Championships (11): ** 1943, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 Icelandic Cup: (7): ** 1980, 1997, 2001, 2002,2010,2012,2014 Icelandic League Cup : (6): ** 2006,2009,2011,2013,2014,2019 EHF Cup *Semifinal: 2000-01 European record Current roster :''Squad for the 2016-17 season'' ;Goalkeepers * 32 Giedrius Morkūnas * 12 Andri Scheving * 16 Gretar Ari Gudjonsson ;Outside Players * 2 Tjorvi Thorgeirsson * 3 Orri Freyr Þorkelsson * 4 Adam Haukur Baumruk * 6 Brynjolfur Snær Brynjolfsson * 7 Þorður Rafn Guðmundsson * 8 Elias Mar Haldorsson * 9 Guðmundur Arni Olafsson * 10 Heimir Oli Heimis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seltjarnarnes
Seltjarnarnes () is a town and municipality in the Capital Region of Iceland. The municipality is located on a peninsula, bordered only by Reykjavík to the east. It is also the most densely populated municipality in Iceland. It took on its current political form shortly after the Second World War and was formally created as a township in 1947. It is the smallest Icelandic township by land. The municipality's small land size relative to its population makes it Iceland's most densely populated municipality. Overview There are two schools in Seltjarnarnes, Mýrarhúsaskóli and Valhúsaskóli. The Independence Party has had an overall control in the town's council since proper elections started in 1962. First Lady of Iceland Guðrún Katrín Þorbergsdóttir held a position in the city council for 16 years. In the last elections in 2014, the party received 52,6% of the votes and 4 out of 7 members of the council. Other parties represented in the town council are Samfylkingin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Íþróttafélagið Grótta
Íþróttafélagið Grótta (, ) is an Icelandic sports club based in the town of Seltjarnarnes, in the Capital Region. The club is best known for its women's handball team that won the national championship in 2015 and 2016, but also has departments for gymnastics, football and powerlifting. History Grótta was officially founded on 24 April 1967 by Garðar Guðmundsson, a football supporter from Seltjarnarnes who had begun the process of forming a club the previous year. Initially the club had only a football team but later expanded to include handball (1969), gymnastics (1985) and powerlifting (2013). The club has over the years tried to incorporate sports including basketball, skiing and chess but they have all failed. On 24 April 2007, the club held a festival to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its foundation. The day included a parade through the town with a brass band, displays by the club's various teams, addresses by the mayor and chairman and a gala. Football Home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the Capital city, capital and largest city in Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland on the southern shore of Faxaflói, the Faxaflói Bay. With a latitude of 64°08′ N, the city is List of northernmost items, the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025. The surrounding Capital Region (Iceland), Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting around 64% of the country's population. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to , was established by Ingólfr Arnarson, Ingólfur Arnarson in 874 Anno Domini, AD. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was officially founded in 1786 as a trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later Country, national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egilshöll
Egilshöll (, ), also known as Egilshöllin (), is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment facility located in the Grafarvogur district of Iceland's capital Reykjavík. It features three football pitches, an ice rink, school sports hall, gym, shooting range, tennis courts and a cinema. Events Concerts Egilshöllin has also been used as a music venue hosting numerous events of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra amongst others. See also * List of indoor arenas in Nordic countries The following is an incomplete list of indoor arenas in Nordic countries with a capacity of at least 5,000. Current arenas {{row counter, {, class{{="wikitable sortable" , - !# !Stadium !Capacity !City !Opened !Image , - , style{{="text-align:ce ... References External links Official website Indoor arenas in Iceland Sports venues in Reykjavík Music venues in Iceland Football venues in Iceland Tennis venues 2002 establishments in Iceland Sports venues completed in 2002 {{Iceland-spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
