Irish Handball News

Jean Brihault ( Source:  © Rhein-Neckar Löwen – rhein-neckar-loewen.de ) Jean Brihault is one of the most influential figures in European and international handball, with a career spanning decades as a player, referee, and administrator. As former President of the European Handball Federation (EHF) and a long-time contributor to the French (FFHB) and International (IHF) Handball Federations, he has shaped the sport from grassroots development to elite competition. In this in

Logos: EHF, IHF, IOC. No endorsement implied. Legal Disclaimer (General Use – EU Context). All rights belong to EHF/IHF/ IOC. This ninth part of the series examines how governance problems in Ireland reveal deeper weaknesses across Europe and the wider world of sport. The Structure of Handball Governance The structure of power begins at the national level, continues through the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF), and ultimatel

Photo credit: Georgian Burlacu Behind the passion of sport lies a quieter struggle: governance. This eighth part examines the role of...

Images: Sport Ireland and Olympic Handball Ireland logos (source: official media) Ongoing Governance Concerns and Limited Oversight The governance issues of Olympic Handball Ireland (OHI) were formally brought to Sport Ireland’s attention in May 2024. At that point, the president had already served 16 years, including two consecutive terms without formal re-election. Additional concerns involved several board members continuing in their roles despite gaps in election or reapp

Image: Sport Ireland logo (source: official media) What does it say about Ireland’s sport governance system when a national sports body...