Portugal faces Germany at the European Handball Championship

Portugal's women's handball team enters action at the Mediterranean Games starting June 29

The Portuguese women's handball team begins their competition at the Mediterranean Games on June 29.

Comité Olímpico de Portugal29 Apr

Handball and track cycling European championships are on the road to Paris 2024

The European championships for handball and track cycling are currently underway, serving as key events on the path to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Comité Olímpico de Portugal29 Apr

Women's Handball: Portugal loses to Montenegro but remains in the European Championship race

The Portuguese women's national handball team was defeated in their match against Montenegro, in a qualifying game for the European Championship.

Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry into incident at Sporting vs FC Porto handball match

The Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an inquiry into the incidents that occurred during the match between FC Porto and Sporting on Saturday, during the first round of the national handball championship play-offs, the Porto District Attorney's Office reported today.

Mariana Costa returns to the women's handball national team to decide qualification for the European Championship

The return of left-winger Mariana Costa, replacing Luana Jesus, is the only change in the Portuguese women's handball national team squad as they look to secure qualification for the European Championship in the final qualifying rounds.

Sporting coach and player receive medical assistance due to intense smell in the Dragão dressing room

Members of the Sporting handball team felt unwell and had to be assisted by firefighters and examined by a doctor at the FC Porto arena. A federation delegate also required assistance. The intense smell was described as being identical to bleach.

Handball: Sporting coach and player taken to hospital after intense smell in Dragão dressing room

The Sporting handball team complained of an intense smell of bleach or a toxic substance in the Dragão Arena dressing room before their match against FC Porto, forcing them to change outside the cabins, according to reports from A Bola and Record. Coach Ricardo Costa and pivot Moga required medical assistance and were transported to a hospital on the advice of the medical team. Other players from the Sporting squad also felt unwell. Match delegates described the smell as 'numbing' and decided to delay the match, originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, by 15 minutes. According to Record, Sporting reported the incident to the Portuguese Handball Federation, which requested that FC Porto inspect the dressing rooms, though no abnormalities were found. The case is expected to be reviewed by the relevant authorities and bodies, as questions are raised regarding safety conditions at the venue.

Portugal beats Czechia in Tondela and boosts confidence ahead of the 2027 Handball World Championship

The Portuguese national handball team defeated Czechia 35-32 on Friday, March 20, at the Tondela City Trophy, an important warm-up match for the 2027 World Championship. The game showed positive progress for Paulo Jorge Pereira's squad. After a balanced start where the Czech team, led by Daniel Kubes, initially took the lead, Portugal fought back midway through the first half with strong saves from Gustavo Capdeville. Portugal went into the break leading 18-17. In the second half, Portugal maintained control through solid defence and key saves from Francisco Oliveira, securing a three-goal victory in front of the home crowd. This match is part of the preparation for the 2027 World Championship, where Portugal will play its group stage matches in Magdeburg, Germany, as part of Group F.

Portugal to compete in Group F of the Handball World Championship preliminary round in Magdeburg

The Portuguese national handball team will compete in Group F of the 2027 World Championship preliminary round in Magdeburg, Germany, after qualifying directly with a fifth-place finish in the European Championship, the International Handball Federation (IHF) announced today.

Portugal vai receber o Europeu de Masters de andebol pela terceira vez

Portugal will host the European Masters Handball Championship for the third time, highlighting its ongoing role as a key venue for major European sporting events. The article emphasizes Portugal's experience and capability in organizing such tournaments, contributing to its reputation in the handball community.

sapo.pt9 Mar

European Handball Championship: three individual awards, one idea — Portugal play as a team

At the European Handball Championship, three individual awards reflect a single message: Portugal are playing as a united team.