Along with the quest for olympic medals, IHF uses the occasion in Paris to promote the growing Beach Handball interest. For three days, Saturday 27 to Monday 29, the headquarters of the FFHB (French Handball federation) lay ground for games between all star-teams.
IHF announces the set-up with three men’s and women’s teams. A total of 64 players from 18 different countries feature in the star lineup.
– To be selected among so many great Beach Handball players is something I only hoped and dreamed about. I’m super-excited and looking forward to it more than anything, says Denmark team captain Martin Vilstrup Andersen to ihf.info.
The games ill be played in Creteil, about 20 kilometers from the Olympic stadium as a part of celebrations in the local area.