Generation Handball Competitors

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as the primary source of philanthropic support for Team USA. Founded in 2013, the USOPF generates critical financial resources that help Team USA athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. One hundred percent of gifts to the foundation go directly to athletes and the high-performance programming that supports them. Unlike most National Olympic Committees, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee does not receive federal funding for its Olympic programs. Instead, it relies on the generosity of the American public to help U.S. athletes remain competitive with the rest of the world. Our nation stands apart from others because our Olympic and Paralympic Teams are not just cheered by an enthusiastic national fan base, but funded by one. This Team Behind the Team funds important services and initiatives that empower Team USA athletes to reach their full potential, both on and off the field of play. Team USA does more than just represent the United States on sport’s biggest stage: Our athletes inspire all Americans—and the next generation of Team USA. Through their stories of trial and triumph, U.S. athletes show our nation what is possible and exemplify what it means to pursue excellence. The USOPF is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and led by President Christine Walshe. Supporting the USOPF and its staff is the USOPF Board of Directors and Trustees, headed by Chairman Gordon Crawford.

The European Handball Federation is the governing body for handball in Europe. With 50 member federations and two associated federations, the EHF is responsible for a wide range of tasks and activities from promotion and development through to the organisation of high-profile sports events. Founded in 1991, the EHF has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, where both the federation and its marketing subsidiary, EHF Marketing GmbH, have their offices. The federation has an annual budget in excess of 25 million Euro. The EHF is responsible for a wide range of activities including the organisation of major international sports competitions including the EHF Champions League and EHF EURO. The federation is also tasked with the promotion of the game, player transfers, referees and delegates, development and education programmes as well as newer versions of the game such as beach handball, wheelchair handball and street handball.

IHF: Established in 1946, the International Handball Federation is the governing body of global handball. Representing 209 Member Federations, the IHF is the organiser of all Indoor and Beach Handball World Championships and the initiator of several global projects. By now 25 Men's and 22 Women's World Championships and aside Youth and Junior World Championships for both genders took place under the auspices of the IHF. Since 2000, Dr Hassan Moustafa (Egypt) is the President of the IHF.