Malta Handball Association
The Malta Handball Association is the governing body of handball in Malta. It is affiliated to the International Handball Federation (IHF), the European Handball Federation and the Malta Olympic Committee (MOC). It is also registered with the Malta Sports Council (MSC).
Malta Handball Association MHA | |
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IOC nation | Republic of Malta (MLT) |
National flag | ![]() |
Sport | Handball |
Other Sports |
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Official website | www |
HISTORY | |
Year of formation | 1995 |
DEMOGRAPHICS | |
Number of Handball clubs | 6 |
Number of affiliated Handball clubs | 6 |
AFFILIATIONS | |
International federation | International Handball Federation (IHF) |
IHF member since | 1996 |
Continental association | European Handball Federation |
National Olympic Committee | Malta Olympic Committee |
Other affiliation(s) |
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GOVERNING BODY | |
President | Mr. Louis Borg ![]() |
HEADQUARTERS | |
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Country | Malta |
Chief Executive | Mr. Clyde Borg Conti ![]() |
Secretary General | Mr. Clyde Borg Conti ![]() |
FINANCE | |
Company status | Sports Federation |
Sponsors | Joma |
The MHA promotes handball and beach handball on the islands and administers the competitions. Six clubs are currently registered, being Aloysians HC, Kavallieri HC, La Salle HC, Luxol HC, Phoenix HC and HMS HC.
History
The Malta Handball Association was founded in 1995In 1999 the men's National team made its international debut in Cyprus during the first edition on the European Handball Federation Challenge Trophy. In the years 2003, 2009 and 2011, the Malta Handball Association organized the European Handball Federation Challenge Trophy.[1]
In the season (2012/13), the association had a record of 39 registered teams and over 400 registered players taking part in the season's competitions.[1]
References
- "Malta Handball Association". Eurosport. Retrieved 18 July 2013.