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Masters Handball World Cup 2026: Handcrafted Trophies, 2,000+ Players, One Unforgettable Week
once again push the boundaries next May (20-24th), when former stars from several continents gather for the ninth time in Omiš and Makarska. The fact that what visitors of the masters handball capital of the world on the Adriatic have been experiencing for years is attracting huge attention is best confirmed by the record number of registered teams, who will compete across nine age categories. A total of 82 teams from 20 countries (Croatia, Romania, Ireland, Poland, Germany, Slovenia, Egypt, Spain, Lithuania, Turkey, Hungary, Denmark, Brazil, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Italy, Chile, Portugal, Ukraine, and Norway) from three continents will fight
“Masters Handball World Cup: A Celebration of Friendship and Passion”
Tears in the eyes of the winners, an abundance of positive energy, unforgettable days of friendship, and reunions of handball players from 19 countries — this is the Masters Handball World Cup, a project that continues to gain attention and win the hearts of people from across the handball universe year after year. As per tradition, the Veteran Handball World Cup opened with a dazzling fireworks show that lit up the town of Omiš and its coastline, marking the beginning of the 8th edition of the world’s largest and best-organized veteran handball competition. The breathtaking fireworks crowned the opening ceremony
Omis Becomes the Capital of Veteran Handball Once More” – Masters Handball World Cup starts on May 21
The picturesque coastal town of Omiš together with Makarska, Croatia, is set to host the 8th edition of the Masters Handball World Cup (MHWC) from May 21 to 25, 2025. This premier event for veteran handball players will bring together 62 teams from 19 countries across four continents, featuring over 2,000 former handball stars in a celebration of sport, camaraderie, and competition. A Global Gathering of Handball Veterans Since its inception in 2017, the MHWC has grown into the world’s largest handball tournament for veteran players. The 2025 edition continues this tradition, welcoming teams from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Notable participants
Big success of Masters Handball World Cup 2024
The 7th Masters Handball World Cup is held in Omis, Croatia, between May 22 and May 26. More than thousands handball veterans from all over the Europe, Africa and South America have played more than 130 matches in eight age categories to win the titles of the best. In total, ex-handball players from 52 teams (32 men's + 20 women's) and 16 countries gathered on one place in the fantastic natural environment of Adriatic Sea. Winners are coming from Hungary (x2), Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Ukraine. M 55+Standings1.Budapest Old Boys2.Cerhand Brazil3.Trionfale Roma4.Alpha Ro5.MAFC Masters INDIVIDUAL AWARDSBest scorer:
Over 1.500 ex-handball stars from all over the World at MHWC 2024
The 7h Masters Handball World Cup will be held in Omis between May 22 and 26. The traditional gathering of masters handball world will set some new standards and records in very inspiring environment of Adriatic Sea. Over 1.500 athletes from 17 countries in nine different categories, male and female, will compete for the trophies on the tournament which is held for the first time in 2017. Men’s 35+Bucovina - Romania Gezira sporting club – Egypt HRK Izvidjac – Bosnia and Herzegovina Celtic Legends – Ireland New Giza – Egypt Golden Boys Merasport – Romania MEN’S 40+GROUP A PEAC Young
MHWC 2023 “epic moment”: Teams from all around the World, champions from Romania to Lithuania
EHF It was spectacular! The 6h Masters Handball World Cup 2023 gathered more than 1.500 ex-handball players from all over the World in two Croatian cities Omis and Makarska between May 18 and 21. In total 63 teams from 16 countries / four continents from Balkan, Middle Europe to Chile, India and Egypt, played in seven age categories to take the title od the Masters World Cup champions. Trophies went to Romania, Slovakia, Poland and Lithuania. FINALS M 35+ HC Bucovina (ROM) – New Giza (EGY) 11:10 MVP: Kristijan Adominikaj (HC Bucovina) M 40+ Masters Handball Slovakia (SVK) – Smarskai
MHWC 2023 – Handball veterans from 4 continents
The most prestigious tournament in handball world of veterans, Masters Handball World Cup will start on May 18 in Omis and Makarska. This will be the 6th gathering of the best teams in the competition of „ex active handball players“ from all around the world on beautiful Adriatic coast in Croatia since 2017, where project was established. In total, 63 teams from 16 countries in seven age categories will compete for the trophies. Event in Omis and from this year city of Makarska, is unique for various countries and handball schools which taking a part. On this tournament, teams from
MHWC 2022: A LOT OF FUN, SUN AND HANDBALL
The fifth Masters Handball World Cup was held in lovely city of Omis in Croatia on beautiful Adriatic Coast between May 19-22. Almost 1.000 participants from 40 teams from 11 countries (unfortunately, teams from Ukraine had to cancel their participation this year, as well as some non-European teams due corona status) enjoyed fantastic sunny days in combination of sea, handball and fun with the friends from all over the world. The titles from the event which is organizing since 2017, goes to Romania, Slovakia, Poland and Lithuania. MHWC 2022 has been played in five categories. Men’s 35/40+, 45+, 50+ and