European Handball Federation

Mission & Goals

The European Handball Federation, founded on 17 November 1991, is the umbrella organisation for handball in Europe and has 50 member federations and two associated federations. With headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the EHF’s responsibilities include the organisation and management of the world’s most high-profile and competitive handball competitions, including the EHF Champions League and EHF EURO events. The federation’s diverse range of duties also go beyond the arrangement of the biggest handball tournaments. Managing player transfers, assisting in grassroots development and education programmes, plus the promotion of additional forms of the game – including beach handball and wheelchair handball – are major parts of the EHF’s remit.