International Handball Federation, also known as IHF, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1946, it employs approximately 90 individuals and reported $36.5M in revenue as of 2023. As a tier 2 media tech buyer, the organization functions primarily in spectator sports, serving as the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball. It is responsible for the organisation of handball's major international tournaments, notably the IHF World Men's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1938, and the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1957.
The International Handball Federation (IHF) announced on March 11, 2026, the inaugural Women's Under-16 World Championship, scheduled to take place from October 15-24, 2026, with the host location yet to be confirmed. This follows the IHF's celebration of International Women's Day on March 7, acknowledging the 115th anniversary of its first observance. Earlier, on March 5, the federation highlighted its global development efforts in February, which included IHF CCM Lecturer Eduardo Gallardo delivering coaching courses in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Lima, Peru, to 63 coaches. Previously, on March 4, the IHF revealed the pots for the 2026 Women’s Junior (U20) World Championship, which China will host for the second time, ahead of the preliminary round draw set for March 18 at the IHF Head Office in Basel.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and ball sports.
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International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenues were less than $50M in 2023. Caretta Research has split International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is handball. For full access to International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) sells broadcasting rights of its 5 handball competitions to 69 companies globally, covering 21 countries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s rights holders include YouTube. International Handball Federation (IHF) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including handball.
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