Why is handball popular in France?

Handball is not that popular in France. France's men team won the 2006, 2010 and 2014 European Championship, the 2009, 2011 and 2015 World Championship, and the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games (the 2 last ones). read more

Handball is a popular sport in Northern Europe. The question is why is it not more popular. Like most other minor sports it is difficult to get exposure because they are indeed minor sports and are swamped by the media exposure given to major sports especially in North America. read more

Women's handball is very popular. Men's handball is not as popular, but there are still quite a few people that watch it. Playing it is also fairly popular among teenagers, both male and female. read more