Handball
Competition Introduction
Handball is a ball game played by teams of 7 players. Players use their hands to pass and shoot the ball in an exciting display of speed and power.
Basic Rules
Competition time is 30 minutes each half with a 15-minute half-time. If no winner is determined, after a 5-minute break, 5 minutes each half (10 minutes total) overtime is played.
Team composition is 7 players (1 goalkeeper + 6court players). Player substitutions are unlimited . Players may only touch the ball above the knees.
Players may walk a maximum of 3 steps while holding the ball, for a maximum of 3 seconds.
There is a 6m goal area line in front of goals; shots must be taken from outside this line.
Unique Aspects of Deaf Sports
Deaf handball follows the same international rules as for hearing people in principle.
Communication primarily uses eye contact, sign language, and gestures to coordinate team movements. Players communicate in a world of silence, where their unity and intense concentration truly stand out.
Event
25th Summer Deaflympics Tokyo 2025
- Handball (Men)
