team handball

American  

noun

1. a game, similar to soccer, played between two teams of seven players who catch, dribble, throw, or hit the ball with the hands.

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Etymology

Origin of team handball

First recorded in 1920–25

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team handball

Quadball feels like a wonky half-sibling of lacrosse and team handball.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023

The same Pierre Mauroy Stadium also stages men’s and women’s team handball through the end of the Olympics.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2023

The first official team handball match was played in Germany in 1917.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2021

Watching a team handball game, it’s hard not to be impressed by the athletic leaps of the attackers, hurling the ball toward the goal while eluding defenders.

From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2021

Those who love Italy will be pleased with this news: While there are unified teams in basketball, track, tennis, bowling, softball and team handball, one of the most popular is bocce.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 25, 2018

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