EHF Scientific Conference 2025
The goal of the Conference is to bring professional and scientific experts together, reflecting on various aspects to bridge the gap between science and practice, in terms of a sustainable environment (such as health science-, training science-, technology support). The interest in sport shall be initiated at a very young age and it does not necessarily need to end with an older age but rolling as such as the “Circle of a Handball Life”. Diverse skillsets and ways of thinking of the cognitive diversity are needed to navigate the modern sporting landscape and is imperative to create an environment where anybody can have a voice on any topic. Sport plays a very important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as sustainability is becoming an increasingly important concept across all areas of modern handball. From promoting lifelong participation and reducing the physical and mental toll of professional players to enhancing the role of handball in advancing educational and health initiatives promoting sport as an essential component of a sustainable future.
In 2025 the focus of the conference will be on sustainable grassroots development and a lifelong sport and activity through handball. An emphasis will be put on the importance of certain stages in handball education and development and its utilization in relation to various age groups, social aspects, etc., by following the principle “we are the product of our time”.
The official language of the conference is English.
The conference will be organized in a cooperation with the Croatian Handball Federation.
Location is Zagreb.
Topics that will be covered:
- Grassroots handball
- Women's handball
- Coaching-related topics
- Prevention, rehabilitation, nutrition, biomechanics | anthropometrics, mental support & training
- Sustainability aspects of sports, in particular handball relating to indoor and outdoor activities
