Men's handball debuted at the 1936 Games in Berlin and then was not held again until the 1972 Games in Munich. It has been competed in every Summer Games since 1972.
Women's handball debuted at the 1976 Games in Montreal and has been competed in every Summer Games since then.
As of now, Ireland does not have a men's or women's team that has qualified for the Olympic Games in handball. While there are handball clubs and a governing body in Ireland, the sport has not yet reached the level of success needed for Olympic qualification. Efforts are ongoing to develop the sport further in the country.
Yes, handball is still an Olympic sport. It has been included in the Summer Olympic Games since 1936, with the team event becoming a regular feature from 1972 onward. The sport continues to be popular, featuring both men's and women's competitions in the Olympics.
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Men first played handball at the 1936 Games in Berlin. The event was then removed from the Olympics until the 1972 Games in Munich and has been competed in every Olympics since. Women first played handball at the 1976 Games in Montreal and the event has been competed in every Olympics since.
Women's football debuted at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
Men's handball debuted at the 1936 Games in Berlin then did not reappear until the 1972 Games in Munich. It has been contested at each Olympics since 1972. Women's handball debuted at the 1976 Games in Montreal and has been contested at each Olympics since 1976.
Women's pole vault debuted at the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Men's and women's downhill was first held at the 1948 Games in St. Moritz.
Basketball was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1936. It was included as an official Olympic sport at the Berlin Games. The sport has since become a prominent feature of the Summer Olympic Games, with both men's and women's competitions being held.
In July of 1992, it was deciedd that women's hockey should take place in the Olympics. The first games of women's olympic hockey started in the 1998 winter olympics.
Gymnastics is a sport that both men and women do. This is a very tough sport where gymnasts train hard usually to become an olympic champion or they use this sport to get in shape. If you are a young person this would be a great sport for you.
Yes football is a olympic sport , for both men and women.