International Handball Federation, also known as IHF, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1946, it operates with approximately 90 employees. The organization reported $32.8M in revenue as of 2024. The organization functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer, specializing in spectator sports as the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball. It is responsible for organizing 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.
The International Handball Federation (IHF) Council decided on March 24, 2026, to allow Russian and Belarusian youth national teams to return to international handball competitions on a gradual basis with immediate effect. Previously, on March 23, the IHF announced that the draw event for the 2026 Men's and Women's Beach Handball World Championships would be held on May 2 in Zagreb, Croatia, featuring 32 national teams and streamed live via the IHF YouTube Channel. Earlier, on March 11, the federation scheduled its inaugural Women's Under-16 World Championship for October 15 to 24, 2026, though the host location remains unconfirmed. This followed IHF CCM Lecturer Eduardo Gallardo delivering coaching courses in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Lima, Peru, in February, providing transformative learning opportunities for 63 coaches.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) offers 8 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s product portfolio comprises of ball sports, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and media and TV services.
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International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenues were less than $50M in 2024. 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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