Serbia — Handball

Handball in Serbia carries a proud tradition from the Yugoslav era, when Yugoslavia was a global handball power. The Superliga features 12 clubs across 1 competitions.

Serbia inherited much of the Yugoslav handball infrastructure and tradition, and the sport remains popular, though the national team has been rebuilding to match the achievements of its predecessors.

Handball has a storied history in Serbia through the Yugoslav era. Yugoslavia won Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1984 and the World Championship in 1986, making it one of the most successful handball nations of the 20th century.

After the dissolution of Yugoslavia and the separation from Montenegro in 2006, the Handball Federation of Serbia was established. Serbia has been working to rebuild its competitive standing, qualifying for European Championships and developing a new generation of talent.

The Handball Federation of Serbia (Rukometni Savez Srbije) governs handball in Serbia. Founded in 2006 after Montenegro's independence, it is a member of the EHF and IHF, inheriting Yugoslavia's handball traditions.

The Serbian Handball Super League is the top division of handball in Serbia. The Serbian Handball Cup provides knockout competition. The league serves as the development ground for Serbian handball talent.

Serbia inherits Yugoslavia's remarkable handball achievements, including Olympic gold medals in 1972 and 1984 and the World Championship in 1986. As an independent nation, Serbia has qualified for European Championships and continues to develop its programme.