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

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

Bambur found an outlet through team handball, a sport that combines elements of basketball and soccer.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2022

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

An impromptu game of team handball breaks out as players pass it back and forth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2015