Handball in Kernansquillec
Country | Kernansquillec |
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Confederation | Handball_in_Kernansquillec#The_KHA_KHA |
Number of teams | 16 |
Levels on pyramid | 2 |
Domestic cup(s) | Cup of Clubs |
International cup(s) | World Cup of Handball Clubs |
Current champions |
The Old Saints (2069) |
Most championships | The Old Saints (1) |
Handball is quite a popular sport in Kernansquillec and the nation has known considerable success on the international scene in recent years, with the team finishing runners up at the 14th Handball World Cup. While the domestic league has remained amateur for many years, a new 16 team professional two-leveled championship has been formed which allows teams to qualify for the World Cup of Handball Clubs.
Contents
The KHA
The Kernansquillecan Handball Association (KHA) is the body in charge of running the national team and running domestic leagues, both professional and amateur, in Kernansquillec.
The First Division
The First Division is the highest level of handball in Kernansquillec and is composed of eight teams. The bottom two are relegated to the Second Division while the top four teams qualify for the World Cup of Handball Clubs.
Previous Winners
- The Old Saints
- TBD
Teams qualified for the WCHC
- The Old Saints, New Saints AHC, K City Handball, Deepford
- TBD
The Second Division
The First Division is the second highest level of handball in Kernansquillec and is composed of eight teams. The top two teams are promoted to the First Division.
Previous Winners
- Roazhon HB
- TBD
The KHA Cup of Clubs
The Cup of Clubs is Kernansquillec's premier professional handball knockout tournament. Sixteen sides compete over four rounds until one team is crowned champions.
Previous Winners
- New Saints AHC
- TBD
The National Team
The National Handball Team of Kernansquillec is the national squad that represents Kernansquillec at international competitions, namely the Handball World Cup.
History
- Games of the VI Olympiad: Silver Medal (women), 4th place (men)
- World Cup XIV: Runners-Up
- World Cup XV: Third Place
- World Cup XVII: TBD
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