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Austrian Handball Federation German: Österreichischer Handballbund ÖHB | |
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IOC nation | Republic of Austria (AUT) |
National flag | |
Sport | Handball |
Other sports | |
Official website | www |
HISTORY | |
Year of formation | 25 January 1925 |
DEMOGRAPHICS | |
Membership size | 9 Full Members |
AFFILIATIONS | |
International federation | International Handball Federation (IHF) |
IHF member since | 11 July 1946 |
Continental association | European Handball Federation |
National Olympic Committee | Austrian Olympic Committee |
Other affiliation(s) | |
GOVERNING BODY | |
President | Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer |
HEADQUARTERS | |
Address |
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Country | Austria |
Secretary General | Mr. Martin Hausleitner |
FINANCE | |
Sponsors | Uniqa Insurance Group Select Sport Kronen Zeitung Arcotel Hotels Citroën |
The Austrian Handball Federation (German: Österreichischer Handballbund) (ÖHB) is the national organization responsible for managing and promoting the practice of handball and beach handball in Austria. Its head office is located in Vienna. ÖHB was founded on 25 January 1925 and is affiliated to the International Handball Federation, European Handball Federation and Austrian Olympic Committee. Current president of ÖHB is Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer, who held the position since 1996. Mr. Martin Hausleitner is current secretary general of ÖHB.[1]