Turkey — Handball

Handball in Turkey is a developing sport that has been gaining ground, particularly since Turkey's European Championship qualification. The Superlig features 21 clubs across 2 competitions.

The Turkish Handball Federation has invested in infrastructure and development programmes, with the aim of making Turkey a more competitive force in European handball.

Handball was introduced to Turkey in the 1920s, but the sport developed slowly compared to football and basketball. The Turkish Handball Federation was founded in 1963, and the Super League was established in the 1980s.

Turkey qualified for the European Championship in 2012, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. The federation has since focused on youth development and improving the domestic league's standards.

The Turkish Handball Federation (Turkiye Hentbol Federasyonu, THF) is the governing body for handball in Turkey. Founded in 1963, it is a member of the EHF and IHF.

The Turkish Handball Super League is the top division of men's handball in Turkey. The Turkish Handball Cup provides knockout competition. The league has been growing in competitiveness as the federation invests in the sport's development.

Turkey's most notable achievement in handball was qualifying for the European Championship in 2012. While not yet a regular at major tournaments, Turkey's investment in handball development suggests growing competitiveness in the future.