Where was the Olympic handball tournament held in 2012?
The handball tournaments at the 2012 Olympic Games in London was held from 28 July to 12 August in the Olympic Park. Preliminary rounds and the quarter-finals were held in the Copper Box while the semi-finals and final took place in the larger Basketball Arena.
When was the last time handball was played in the Olympics?
Highlights of the Men’s Handball Final from the Basketball Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games in which France edged Sweden in an enthralling encounter on 12 August 2012. After 1936, field handball was no longer played at the Games, except as a demonstration sport in 1952 in Helsinki.
Who are the gold medal winners in handball?
Medals were awarded in a men’s tournament and a women’s tournament. The gold medals were won by France (men) and Norway (women).
What are the rules for handball in school?
Basic Rules for Handball at Schools Start playing handball on smaller playing fields • To avoid excessive demand of the students Reduced number of court players • To increase the number of situations where students can throw at goal so that they will have a feeling of success Modified Rules Division into smaller areas 4 vs. 4 with goal keepers
How big is the handball court in the Olympics?
Handball is played on a 40m long and 20 m wide court which is the largest court of any indoor ball sport. Each goal is worth one point. At the Olympics the handball game is divided between two 30-minute halves. The halftime break lasts for 10 minutes. Per half each team is awarded a single timeout.
How many players are in a handball game?
1 The objective is to throw a ball into the opposing team’s goal to score. 2 The team with more goals at the end of the game is declared as the winner. 3 Seven players per side.