November 28, 2025 — Vienna. The European Handball Federation (EHF) reports that the organisers behind the 2025 Masters in Seville have launched a continent-wide push to expand masters handball. Central to the campaign is a manifesto titled “Only Passion, No Age”, which calls on the community to keep players in the sport beyond 35 and to strengthen the masters ecosystem. eurohandball.com
Key points
- Manifesto goals: promote masters handball across Europe; make it easier to organise international tournaments and gatherings; build a network of masters clubs; connect generations; and promote health, inclusion and active ageing. eurohandball.com
- Get involved: a dedicated website and social channels invite clubs, teams and players to register and share information on events. eurohandball.com
- Ambassadors: the initiative is backed by experienced figures from France, Portugal, Turkey and Norway. eurohandball.com
- On the horizon: the platform is already promoting the EHF European Masters Handball Championship – Setúbal 2026, scheduled for 18–21 June 2026 in Portugal. eurohandball.com
Why it matters
By formalising objectives and centralising information, the movement aims to retain more players, boost event quality and participation, and give the masters community a stronger, coordinated voice across Europe—momentum that directly supports the lead-up to Setúbal 2026. eurohandball.com
Source: EHF — “European Masters Handball movement aims for growth,” published November 28, 2025. eurohandball.com
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