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Table of Contents
- 1. In which year was the International Handball Federation (IHF) founded?
- 2. How many players are allowed on the court for each team in a handball game?
- 3. What is the official size of a men’s handball?
- 4. Which country won the first men’s handball world championship in 1938?
- 5. What is the length of a standard handball court?
- 6. How many steps can a handball player take without dribbling the ball?
- 7. In which Olympic Games did handball make its first appearance as an indoor sport?
- 8. By what name was handball referred to, before it got its current name?
- 9. What is the duration of a handball match?
- 10. How many referees are present during a handball match?
- 11. What is the minimum width of a handball goal?
- 12. How many timeouts can each team request during a handball match?
- 13. In which country was the first women’s handball world championship held?
- 14. What is the maximum time a goalkeeper can have possession of the ball?
- 15. Which country has won the most men’s IHF World Handball Championships?
- 16. In which city was the first-ever indoor handball game played?
- 17. What is awarded to the handball player who scores the most goals in a tournament?
- 18. How many female players make up a beach handball team?
- 19. In which country did the sport of handball originate?
- 20. What is the penalty for a player who receives a third two-minute suspension in a handball match?
- 21. Which of these brands is a famous handball equipment manufacturer?
- 22. What do you call the time when the ball is not in play during a handball match?
- 23. Which country has won the most women’s IHF World Handball Championships?
- 24. From what distance must a penalty throw be taken in handball?
- 25. What color card signifies a warning in a handball game?
- 26. How long is the overtime in a handball match if there is a draw after regular time?
- 27. How many players are on a beach handball team?
- 28. How long can a player be suspended from a handball match on their first offense?
- 29. How many points is a catch worth in a beach handball game?
- 30. What is the minimum height of a handball goal?
- 31. What is the name of the award presented to the best player of a handball tournament?
- 32. What’s the name of the zone where the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with their feet?
- 33. How many seconds is a handball player allowed to hold the ball without dribbling, passing, or shooting?
1. In which year was the International Handball Federation (IHF) founded?
- A) 1928
- B) 1946
- C) 1954
2. How many players are allowed on the court for each team in a handball game?
- A) 5
- B) 7
- C) 11
3. What is the official size of a men’s handball?
- A) Size 2
- B) Size 3
- C) Size 4
4. Which country won the first men’s handball world championship in 1938?
- A) Germany
- B) France
- C) Sweden
5. What is the length of a standard handball court?
- A) 20 meters
- B) 30 meters
- C) 40 meters
6. How many steps can a handball player take without dribbling the ball?
- A) 2 steps
- B) 3 steps
- C) 4 steps
7. In which Olympic Games did handball make its first appearance as an indoor sport?
- A) 1968 Mexico City
- B) 1972 Munich
- C) 1976 Montreal
8. By what name was handball referred to, before it got its current name?
- A) Torball
- B) Catchball
- C) Throwball
9. What is the duration of a handball match?
- A) 40 minutes
- B) 60 minutes
- C) 80 minutes
10. How many referees are present during a handball match?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
11. What is the minimum width of a handball goal?
- A) 2 meters
- B) 3 meters
- C) 5 meters
12. How many timeouts can each team request during a handball match?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
13. In which country was the first women’s handball world championship held?
- A) Norway
- B) Spain
- C) Yugoslavia
14. What is the maximum time a goalkeeper can have possession of the ball?
- A) 3 seconds
- B) 4 seconds
- C) 5 seconds
15. Which country has won the most men’s IHF World Handball Championships?
- A) Sweden
- B) France
- C) Denmark
16. In which city was the first-ever indoor handball game played?
- A) Berlin
- B) Copenhagen
- C) Vienna
17. What is awarded to the handball player who scores the most goals in a tournament?
- A) Top Scorer Award
- B) Golden Boot
- C) Golden Hand
18. How many female players make up a beach handball team?
- A) 4
- B) 6
- C) 8
19. In which country did the sport of handball originate?
- A) Germany
- B) Denmark
- C) Norway
20. What is the penalty for a player who receives a third two-minute suspension in a handball match?
- A) Red card and suspension for the rest of the match
- B) Yellow card and suspension for the rest of the half
- C) Additional five-minute suspension
21. Which of these brands is a famous handball equipment manufacturer?
- A) Adidas
- B) Salming
- C) Under Armour
22. What do you call the time when the ball is not in play during a handball match?
- A) Off-time
- B) Dead-time
- C) Passive play
23. Which country has won the most women’s IHF World Handball Championships?
- A) Norway
- B) Russia
- C) Denmark
24. From what distance must a penalty throw be taken in handball?
- A) 6 meters
- B) 7 meters
- C) 9 meters
25. What color card signifies a warning in a handball game?
- A) Yellow card
- B) Red card
- C) Green card
26. How long is the overtime in a handball match if there is a draw after regular time?
- A) 5 minutes per half
- B) 10 minutes per half
- C) 15 minutes per half
27. How many players are on a beach handball team?
- A) 4
- B) 6
- C) 8
28. How long can a player be suspended from a handball match on their first offense?
- A) 2 minutes
- B) 5 minutes
- C) 10 minutes
29. How many points is a catch worth in a beach handball game?
- A) 1 point
- B) 2 points
- C) 3 points
30. What is the minimum height of a handball goal?
- A) 1.8 meters
- B) 2 meters
- C) 2.4 meters
31. What is the name of the award presented to the best player of a handball tournament?
- A) Most Valuable Player (MVP)
- B) Best Player Trophy
- C) Golden Handball Award
32. What’s the name of the zone where the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with their feet?
- A) Goalkeeper’s Area
- B) 6-Meter Zone
- C) Goal Area
33. How many seconds is a handball player allowed to hold the ball without dribbling, passing, or shooting?
- A) 2 seconds
- B) 3 seconds
- C) 5 seconds
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Court NoviceArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Goal GetterRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Throw TraineeMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Defense DynamoAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Handball HeroLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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