Norway — Handball

Handball is among the most popular sports in Norway, with particular strength in the women's game. The 1. Division features 120 clubs across 6 competitions, and Norwegian handball produces top-class players for both men's and women's international competition.

Norway's women's national team is one of the most successful in handball history, while the men's team has risen to become a consistent medal contender at major tournaments in recent years.

Handball was introduced to Norway in the early 20th century, and the Norwegian Handball Federation was founded in 1937. The women's game has been the driving force of Norwegian handball, with the women's team winning multiple World and European Championship titles.

The men's team has experienced a resurgence, winning World Championship bronze medals in 2017 and 2019, led by players like Sander Sagosen, who is considered one of the best players in the world. Norwegian handball benefits from strong grassroots participation and excellent development structures.

The Norwegian Handball Federation (Norges Handballforbund) governs handball in Norway. Founded in 1937, it is a member of the EHF and IHF, and oversees one of the most active handball communities in Scandinavia.

The Eliteserien is the top division of men's handball in Norway. The Norwegian Handball Cup provides knockout competition. The league develops talent that feeds into top European clubs and the successful national team programmes.

Norway's women's national team is one of the most decorated in handball history, with multiple World Championship and European Championship titles, plus Olympic gold. The men's team has also achieved notable success with World Championship bronze medals in 2017 and 2019. Sander Sagosen has been recognized as one of the world's best players.