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2021 World Women's Handball Championship
The 2021 IHF World Women's Handball Championship, the 25th event by the International Handball Federation, was held in Spain from 1 to 19 December 2021. On 18 October 2018, at a congress in Doha, Qatar, the IHF announced that the World Championship would be expanded from 24 teams to 32 teams from 2021 onwards. The Netherlands were the defending champions after winning for the first time in 2019. However, they finished third in their main round group and failed to qualify for the quarterfinals. Norway defeated France to win their fourth title. Denmark captured the bronze medal by winning against Spain. Bidding process Spain and Hungary bid for the right to organise the 2021 Women's World Handball Championship. The International Handball Federation decided that the voting process would take place during the 2017 World Men's Handball Championship. The Spanish bid included the following six host cities and venues: The President of the Royal Spanish Handball Federation confirmed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nathalie Hagman
Nathalie Mari Hagman (born 19 July 1991) is a Swedish handball player for SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea (handball), SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea and the Sweden women's national handball team, Swedish national handball team. She played her first match for Sweden in 2009 at the age of 17. To date, Hagman is still the youngest ever debutant in the national team. Honours International *Women's EHF Champions League, EHF Champions League: **''Bronze Medalist'': 2017–18 Women's EHF Champions League, 2018 *Women's EHF Cup Winners' Cup, EHF Cup Winners' Cup: **''Winner'': 2015–16 Women's EHF Cup Winners' Cup, 2016 *Women's EHF European League, EHF European League: **''Winner'': 2014–15 Women's EHF Cup, 2015, 2020–21 Women's EHF European League, 2021 *European Women's Handball Championship, European Championship: **''Silver Medalist'': 2010 **''Bronze Medalist'': 2014 *Carpathian Trophy (women's handball), Carpathian Trophy: **''Winner'': 2015 Carpathian Trophy, 2015 Individual * IHF Women's Juni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavelló Barris Nord
Pavelló Barris Nord (Catalan language, Catalan for ''Northern Neighborhood Pavilion'') is an arena in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. It is primarily used for basketball games and the home arena of Força Lleida CE. History The construction of the Pavelló Barris Nord began on 1 June 2001, after the promotion of CE Lleida Bàsquet to Liga ACB, with the aim to give to the club an arena that fulfills the requirements to play in the league. Built in four months, it was opened on 4 October 2001. From an initial capacity of 5,500 people, after being expanded in summer of 2003, its new capacity is of 6,100 seats. The pavilion is located in ''Barris Nord'', an area of Lleida made out of parts of the neighborhoods of Pardinyes, Secà de Sant Pere and Balàfia, in the intersection of Rambla de Pardinyes with Avinguda de Prat de la Riba, Lleida, Avinguda de Prat de la Riba. When CE Lleida Bàsquet reached the Liga ACB, ACB league, the team left the old Pavilion "Onze de Setembre" as the former d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pick Aréna
Pick Aréna is an indoor sporting arena located in Szeged, Hungary. It is primarily used as a venue for handball, with the first match taking place between SC Pick Szeged and German team THW Kiel in the EHF Champions League, which Szeged won 30–26. The arena hosted six matches as a venue for the 2022 European Men's Handball Championship The 2022 European Handball Federation, EHF European Men's Handball Championship was the 15th edition of the tournament and the second to feature 24 national teams. It was co-hosted in two countries – Hungary and Slovakia – from 13 to 30 Janua .... See also * List of indoor arenas in Hungary References External links * Handball venues in Hungary Buildings and structures in Szeged 2021 establishments in Hungary 2021 in Hungarian sport Sports venues completed in 2021 SC Pick Szeged {{Hungary-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Szeged
Szeged ( , ; see also #Etymology, other alternative names) is List of cities and towns of Hungary#Largest cities in Hungary, the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat of Csongrád-Csanád County, Csongrád-Csanád county. The University of Szeged is one of the most distinguished universities in Hungary. The Szeged Open Air (Theatre) Festival (first held in 1931) is one of the main attractions, held every summer and celebrated as the Day of the City on 21 May. Etymology It is possible that the name ''Szeged'' is a mutation (linguistics), mutated and truncated form of the final syllables of ''Partiscum (castra), Partiscum'', the name of a Roman colony founded in the 2nd century, on or near the site of modern Szeged. In Latin language contexts, has long been assumed to be synonymous with ''Szeged''. The Latin name is also the basis of the city's Ancient Greek, Greek name ''Partiskon''. However, ''Sz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audi Aréna
Audi Aréna is a multi-purpose arena in Győr, Hungary. Audi Aréna holds 5,500 people and opened in 2014. It hosted the 2014 European Women's Handball Championship and the 2019 Women's U-19 European Handball Championship. The arena was named after Audi, the main sponsor of Győri ETO KC Győri ETO KC (, lit. Concordance Gymnastics Department of Győr Handball Club) is a Hungary, Hungarian professional women's handball club from Győr. Since they are sponsored by Audi, the official name for the team is Győri Audi ETO KC. On dome .... The Audi Arena Györ is located only four kilometres away from the city centre with public transport stopping directly in front of it. The new arena’s press centre seats 84 journalists, while the VIP area is big enough for 192 guests. There are 1,100 parking spaces around the arena, providing plenty of space for visitors arriving by car. Gallery File:Audi Aréna Győr 04.JPG File:Audi Aréna Győr 02.JPG File:Audi Aréna, column, 2018 G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Győr
Győr ( , ; ; names of European cities in different languages: E-H#G, names in other languages) is the main city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia, Western Transdanubia region, and – halfway between Budapest and Vienna – situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. It is the sixth largest city in Hungary, and one of its seven main regional centres. The city has City with county rights, county rights. History The area along the Danube River has been inhabited by varying cultures since ancient times. The first large settlement dates back to the 5th century BCE; the inhabitants were Celts. They called the town ''Ara Bona'' "Good altar", later contracted to ''Arrabona'', a name which was used until the eighth century. Its shortened form is still used as the German (''Raab'') and Slovak (''Ráb'') names of the city. Roman merchants moved to Arrabona during the 1st century BCE. Around 10 CE, the Roman army occupied ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veszprém Aréna
Veszprém Aréna is an indoor sports and events hall in Veszprém, Hungary. It is the home ground of the top-class handball club Veszprém KC, Telekom Veszprém KC, that regularly host the best teams of Europe. The city has a first division women's handball club as well, which played in the Veszprém Aréna until 2011; but thanks to its field dimensions, the arena is able to host any sort of sporting or cultural events, such as basketball or volleyball matches, martial arts shows, concerts, exhibitions and conferences. It also has a separated lounge, that is capable alone to organize smaller events, be it a party night or a wedding. History The constructions of the Veszprém Aréna began in June 2007, based on the adapted plans of Zlatorog Arena. The investment was coordinated by Multicsarnok Kft., that was established only for this purpose. It took about a year to build the sports hall completely and it was inaugurated with a three-day-long festival starting on 18 July 2008. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veszprém
Veszprém (; , , , ) is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. It lies approximately north of the Lake Balaton. It is the administrative center of the county of the same name. Etymology The city's name derives from the West Slavic-language personal name ''Bezprem'' or '' Bezprym'' (Proto-Slavic ''Bezprěmъ'') which translates literally to "stubborn", "self-confident, not willing to retreat". ''Besprem'' (before 1002), ''Vezprem'' (1086), ''Bezpremensis'' (1109). The form ''Vezprem'' originates in early medieval scribal habits and frequent exchange of ''B'' and ''V'' under the influence of the Greek language. Location and legend The city can be reached via the M7 highway and Road 8. It can also be reached from Győr via Road 82 and from Székesfehérvár via Road 8. According to a local legend, Veszprém was founded on seven hills. The seven hills are Várhegy (Castle Hill), Benedek-hegy (St. Benedict Hill), Jeruzsálem-hegy (Jerusalem Hill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Government
The government of Spain () is the central government which leads the executive branch and the General State Administration of the Kingdom of Spain. The Government consists of the Prime Minister and the Ministers; the prime minister has the overall direction of the Ministers and can appoint or terminate their appointments freely. The ministers also belong to the supreme decision-making body, known as the Council of Ministers. The Government is responsible before the Parliament (), and more precisely before the Congress of the Deputies, a body which elects the Prime Minister or dismisses them through a motion of censure. This is because Spain is a parliamentary system established by the Constitution of 1978. Its fundamental regulation is placed in Title IV of the Constitution, as well as in Title V of that document, with respect to its relationship with the , and in Law 50/1997, of 27 November, of the Government. According to Article 97 of the Constitution and Article 1.1 of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympic Movement
The International Olympic Committee (IOC; , CIO) is the international, non-governmental, sports governing body of the modern Olympic Games. Founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and Demetrios Vikelas, it is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The IOC is the authority responsible for organizing the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics. The IOC is also the governing body of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the worldwide Olympic Movement, which includes all entities and individuals involved in the Olympic Games. , 206 NOCs officially were recognized by the IOC. Since 2013, the IOC president has been Thomas Bach; he will be succeeded by Kirsty Coventry in June 2025. Mission Its stated mission is to promote Olympism throughout the world and to lead the Olympic Movement: *To encourage and support the promotion of ethics and good governance in sport; *To support the education of youth through sport; *To ensure that the spirit of fair play prevails ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Spanish Handball Federation
The Royal Spanish Handball Federation (, RFEBM) is the national handball association in Spain. It is a member of the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF). The organisation is responsible for the indoor handball national teams (Spain men's national handball team, men's and Spain women's national handball team, women's), and the beach handball national teams (Spain men's national beach handball team, men's and Spain women's national beach handball team, women's). As of 2023, the federation has 869 registered clubs and 100,704 federated players. Honours National team National youth teams Presidents References External links Official Site {{Authority control Handball in Spain Sports governing bodies in Spain, Handball European Handball Federation, Spain Organisations based in Spain with royal patronage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palau Municipal D'Esports De Badalona
Palau Municipal d'Esports de Badalona (also known as the Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona) is an arena in the Gorg, Badalona, Gorg area of Badalona, Catalonia, Spain. The arena holds 12,760 people, and it is primarily used for basketball, though it is also an habitual home for music concerts and other municipal events. History Built in 1991, it was opened in 1992 with a basketball game between Catalonia national basketball team, Catalonia and Croatia national basketball team, Croatia; where Croatians won by 118-82 led with 30 points of Toni Kukoč and 21 points of Dražen Petrović. The arena hosted the basketball tournament of the 1992 Summer Olympics, the Basketball at the 1992 Summer Olympics, 1992 Olympic Basketball Tournament. It was designed by the architects Esteve Bonell and Francesc Rius, who won the 1992 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture for this building. On 14 March 2025, the arena hosted an episode of WWE SmackDown, marking the first SmackDown episode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
