International Handball Federation, also known as IHF, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1946, the organization employs approximately 90 individuals and reported $36.5M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, IHF operates as the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball, specializing in spectator sports. The organization is responsible for the organisation of handball's major international tournaments, notably the IHF World Men's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1938, and the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1957.
On January 29, 2026, the International Handball Federation's (IHF) Handball@School (H@S) Project concluded in the Netherlands, involving over 60 teachers across Den Bosch, Rotterdam, and Zwolle. The initiative leveraged the 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship venues to promote sustainable development work. Previously, on December 21, 2025, Dr. Hassan Moustafa secured his seventh consecutive term as President of the International Handball Federation, winning the general assembly elections with 129 votes and outperforming three opponents. This followed a protest note sent by the Handball Federation of Serbia (RSS) to the IHF and its Disciplinary Committee on December 4, 2025, concerning a trial against the Faroe Islands during the World Championship.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and ball sports.
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International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenues were less than $50M in 2023. Caretta Research has split International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is handball. For full access to International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) sells broadcasting rights of its 5 handball competitions to 69 companies globally, covering 21 countries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s rights holders include YouTube. International Handball Federation (IHF) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including handball.
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