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CHAPTER I. ...Book introduction

.Foreword

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Foreword (fore·word, f̂rwrd): An introductory note for a book, by a person other than the author

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They were the ninth European Beach Handball Championships that were We are a young sport in Europe and in many countries, but we are developing

thrown off in Lloret de Mal, last July.
rather fast. There are more and more events, and in EHF we are working on

some more projects so we can continue to increase the number of teams and
15 years ago, in 2000, the irst Beach Handball EURO was staged in Italy and
players involved in Beach Handball. We are taking more space on the Euro-
while we all acknowledge that the sport has come a long way since, I would
pean handball map and the future looks rather bright for us!
like to stress at the same time that there is still plenty of room for improvement.

Our efforts are inspired by the long-term and futuristic vision of the European
The Beach Handball EURO is being taken very seriously, and the standards
Handball Federation in seeking to solidify our sport’s position as a continental
have also increased. I can see that we have more and more nations joining the
trend, recognizing the importance of partnerships with key handball stake-
Beach Handball family.

holders across the Continent.
The basics have been laid, we are at a good stage and we are ready to take the

next huge step: The Olympic Games! In one way or the other, more TV cover-

age and more sponsors are a quest. If you can generate more money, you can

also develop the sport further.

One of the positive signs in the lead-up to the EURO was the return of several
Ole R. Jorstad
countries to the sand, and newcomers as well. We will continue to demonstrate
EHF Executive Committee, member
- through strategic planning and support of Europe-wide Beach Handball
Beach Handball Commission, Chairman
events - our continued long-term commitment to the creation of new forms of

competition and quality event infrastructure.