Handball Union of Russia

Handball Federation of Russia
Motto -
Formation 1989
Type Sports federation
Headquarters Moscow, Russia
Membership
Russian Handball Clubs
Official language
Russian
Leader Sergey Shishkarev
Website www.rushandball.ru

The Handball Federation of Russia (Russian: Федерация гандбола России) commonly known by its acronym, HFR, is the national governing body of handball in Russia. Its headquarters are in Moscow, Russia, and its current president is Sergey Shishkarev. HFR is responsible for the organization and governance of handball's major local championships in Russia, most notably the Russian Handball Super League (Russian: Чемпионат России Супер Лига), held since 1992.

History

In 1989 was held the first Constituent Conference of the Handball Union of Russia with participation of 32 collective members. As the General Director of the Union was elected Mr. Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov, the Olympic Champion of 1976, the USSR Merited Master of Sport, the Merited Coach of the USSR and of the RSFSR.

In March 1992 in Volgograd was held the second Conference of the Handball Union of Russia where the authorities of Union were elected. As the first President of the Union was elected Mr. Alexander Borisovich Kozhukhov, USSR Merited Master of Sport, Merited Coach of the USSR. As the General Director and Vice-President was elected again Mr. Vladimir Salmanovich Maksimov. As the Vice-President Mr. Yuri Fedorovich Reznikov, the Honorary Master of Sport of the USSR. As the General Secretary Mr. Boris Nikolaevich Makarov.

The same year (1992), as the right successor of the former USSR Handball Federation, the Handball Union of Russia had become the equal member of the International Handball Federation (IHF) and of the European Handball Federation (EHF).

And since that formation date the Handball Union of Russia hold annual tournaments and championships of Russia.

Since 1993 Russia entered the national teams for participation at the Olympic Games, World and European Championships.[1]

Competitions

The Handball Union of Russia conducts two competitions for both Men and Women teams:[2]

Ranking

In accordance with the ranking of the IHF and EHF, the Handball Union of Russia had the following places by the participation results of all national teams at the Olympic Games, the World and European Championships, namely:[3][4]

IHF annual ranking

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
1 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 4

All-time best IHF ranking (men)

Rank Country Points
1 Germany Germany 565
2 Russia Russia 476
3 Sweden Sweden 442
4 Serbia Serbia 416
5 Denmark Denmark 385
6 Spain Spain 321
7 Hungary Hungary 302
8 Romania Romania 255
9 France France 239
10 Iceland Iceland 180

All-time best IHF ranking (women)

Rank Country Points
1 Russia Russia 470
2 Germany Germany 451
3 Denmark Denmark 355
4 Hungary Hungary 342
5 South Korea South Korea 318
6 Norway Norway 311
7 Serbia Serbia 307
8 Romania Romania 293
9 France France 146
10 Poland Poland 142

Honorary President of the HUR

See: Alexander Borisovich Kozhukhov[5]

Awards

Hans Baumann Trophy

The Handball Union of Russia was awarded with the highest order of the International Handball Federation (IHF) – Hans Baumann Trophy for the great contribution to the world development of this sport. The awarding with the Trophey was held during the IHF XXIX Ordinary Congress in Saint Petersburg by the IHF President Dr. Hassan Moustafa and the IHF General Director Mr. Raymond Hahn. The trophy of Hans Baumann, the second President of IHF, who headed the world handball from 1950 up to 1971, is awarded since 1972 each two years. The Russian handball was awarded the trophy for the first time.

The Trophy is kept at the head-office of the Handball Union of Russia, together with five prizes of the European Handball Federation as the best country by sports results.[6]

Best Handballers of Russia in the 20th century

In 2001, the congress as well as the members of the executive committee of the Handball Union of Russia named the best Russian handballers of the 20th century. The voting results were:[7]

Best Player (Men): Andrey Lavrov

Best Player (Women): Natalia Anisimova

Best Coach: Vladimir Maksimov

Best Referee: Yuri Taranukhin

75-Year anniversary of Russian handball

In 2003, the Handball Union of Russia celebrated the 75-Year Anniversary of Russian Handball. In many regions of Russia there were held special events to celebrate the jubilee. As the final chord was the organization of the match for men teams Russia national handball team and the World Selection.[8]

It is for the first time that such an imposing event is held in Russia, and for the whole history of the International Handball Federation (since 1948) it is the twentieth, where the World Selection took part. The International Handball Federation had awarded the Handball Union of Russia with such an event for the merits of the national handball and the authority of the Russian handball in the world.

International Handball Federation during the match was represented by: President: Dr. Hassan Moustafa, Secretary General: Raymond Hahn, Executive Director: Frank Birkefeld, Adidas Representative: Sascha Janzen, Secretary: Jose Martin

Scorers list

Russia

Rank Player Goals
1 Russia Mikhail Tchipourine 5
2 Russia Pavel Bashkin 4
3 Russia Serguei Pogorelov 4
4 Russia Alexander Toutchkine 4
5 Russia Victor Engovatov 3
6 Russia Alexei Rastvortsev 3
7 Russia Vasily Filippov 2
8 Russia Oleg Frolov 1
9 Russia Alexander Gorbatikov 1
10 Russia Vitali Ivanov 1
10 Russia Alexei Kamanin 1
10 Russia Alexei Kostygov 1

World selection

Rank Player Goals
1 Argentina Eric Gull 6
2 Czech Republic Jan Filip 5
3 Tunisia Sobhi Sioud 5
4 Croatia Mirza Džomba 4
5 Denmark Claus Moller Jakobsen 3
6 Russia Eduard Kokcharov 3
7 Spain Raúl González Guiterrez 2
8 Tunisia Walid Ben Amor 1
9 Croatia Velimir Rajić 1

Line-up

Russia

Player Date of Birth Club Position
Russia Maxim Schevelev 16.02.76 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Goalkeeper
Russia Alexei Kostoygov 05.07.73 Russia Kaustik Goalkeeper
Russia Alexander Safonov 29.09.76 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Right Backward
Russia Alexander Toutchkine 15.07.64 Greece Filippos Verias Right Backward
Russia Serguei Pogorelov 02.06.74 France Paris Handball Right Backward
Russia Vyacheslav Gorpishin 20.01.70 Germany SG Leutershausen Defender
Russia Alexei Rastvortsev 08.08.78 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Left Backward
Russia Alexei Kamanin 06.06.78 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Left Backward
Russia Pavel Bashkin 01.09.78 Russia Lukoil Dynamo Right Wing
Russia Oleg Frolov 15.11.80 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Right Wing
Russia Oleg Kouleshov 15.04.74 Germany SC Magdeburg Playmaker
Russia Alexander Gorbatikov 24.06.82 Russia Lukoil Dynamo Playmaker
Russia Vasily Filippov 18.01.81 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Playmaker
Russia Vitali Ivanov 03.02.76 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Playmaker
Russia Mikhail Tchipourine 17.11.80 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Pivot
Russia Viktor Engovatov 25.07.80 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Left Wing
Head Coach: Russia Vladimir Maksimov

Coach: Russia Anatoli Dratchev

World selection

Player Date of Birth Club Position
Russia Andrey Lavrov 26.03.62 Russia Retired Goalkeeper
Kuwait Yousef Al-fadhli 14.09.77 Kuwait Al Salmiya HB Goalkeeper
Tunisia Sobhi Sioud 17.07.75 France Montpellier HB Right Backward
Argentina Eric Gull 28.08.73 Russia Chekhovskie Medvedi Right Backward
Hungary Carlos Perez 26.08.71 Hungary Fotex KC Veszprem Left Backward
Croatia Velemir Rajić 08.07.66 Spain BM Ciudad de Almería Left Backward
Tunisia Walid Ben Amor 24.05.76 Spain CB Cantabria Playmaker
Denmark Claus Moller Jakobsen 24.09.71 Spain BM Altea Playmaker
Spain Raúl González Gutierrez 08.01.70 Spain BM Valladolid Playmaker
Czech Republic Jan Filip 14.06.73 Germany HSG Nordhorn Right Wing
Croatia Mirza Džomba 28.02.77 Hungary Fotex KC Veszprem Right Wing
Russia Eduard Koksharov 04.11.75 Slovenia RK Celje Pivovarna Laško Playmaker
Head Coach: France Daniel Costantini

Coach: Hungary Peter Kovacs

References

  1. "History of handball in Russia". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  2. "Winners of the Handball Championship of Russia". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  3. "History of HUR". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  4. "All-Time Best IHF Ranking" (PDF). IHF. 2006-01-24. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  5. "Honorary President of the Handball Union of Russia". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  6. "History of the HUR". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  7. "Best Handball Players of Russia of XX Century". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  8. "75-Year Anniversary of Russian handball". HUR. Retrieved 2008-12-08.

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