Norwegian Handball Federation

The Norwegian Handball Federation (Norwegian: Norges Håndballforbund, NHF) is the national handball association in Norway.

Norwegian Handball Federation Norwegian: Norges Håndballforbund NHF
IOC nation	Kingdom of Norway (NOR)
National flag
Sport	Handball
Other sports	Beach handball Wheelchair handball
Official website	www.handball.no
HISTORY
Year of formation	2 May 1937; 88 years ago (1937-05-02)[1]
DEMOGRAPHICS
Membership size	138 997 (as of 2019)
AFFILIATIONS
International federation	International Handball Federation[1] (IHF)
IHF member since	1946; 79 years ago (1946)
Continental association	European Handball Federation[1]
National Olympic Committee	Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports[1]
GOVERNING BODY
President	Randi Gustad
HEADQUARTERS
Address	Sognsveien 75 A Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Country	Norway
Secretary General	Mr. Erik Langerud
FINANCE
Sponsors	Umbro NorgesEnergi Gjensidige Scandic Hotels Verdens Gang Tine Møbelringen Posten Norge Gerflor

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The Norwegian Handball Federation was founded in 1937, and is a member of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF), the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation. Its headquarters are in Oslo.^[1]

History

Former presidents of the federation include Carl E. Wang (president 1972–1977),^[2] Tor Lian (president 1985–1999),^[3] and Karl-Arne Johannessen (president 1999–2004 and 2009–2015).^[4] Kåre Geir Lio [no] was president from 2015.^[5] In May 2025 Randi Gustad was elected new president of the Norwegian Handball Federation, succeeding Lio.^[6]