European Championships Women

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The European Women's Handball Championship is the official competition for senior women's national handball teams of Europe, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the European champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the Olympic Games and World Championship. As of December 2024, the only teams that have ever won the championship are Norway (ten times), Denmark (three times), Hungary, Montenegro and France (each once).

History

In year 1946, the International Handball Federation was founded by eight European nations, and though non-European nations competed at the World Championships, the medals had always been taken by European nations. European Handball Federation is founded in 1991. At the same time (1995), the World Championship was changed from a quadrennial to a biannual event, and the European Handball Federation now began its own championship – which also acted as a regional qualifier for the World Championship. The tournament will be expanded to 24 teams in 2024 to take place in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland.

The European Championships Women is a premier international handball tournament that brings together the best female national teams from across Europe. Organized by the European Handball Federation (EHF), this prestigious competition showcases top-tier talent, strategic gameplay, and intense rivalries as teams compete for the coveted title. Held biennially, the tournament features a series of qualification rounds leading to a final championship phase, including group stages and knockout matches. Fans can expect thrilling performances, exceptional skill, and high-energy action as Europe's elite women’s handball teams vie for supremacy on the continental stage. The European Championships Women not only celebrate the sport's excellence but also promote unity and sportsmanship among participating nations.