Bahrain Handball Federation
Governing body of handball in Bahrain
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The Bahrain Handball Federation (BHF) (Arabic: اتحاد البحرين لكرة اليد) is the governing body of handball and beach handball in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Founded in 1974, BHF is affiliated to the International Handball Federation and the Asian Handball Federation. BHF is also affiliated to the Bahrain Olympic Committee. It is based in Manama.[1]
| Bahrain Handball Federation Arabic: اتحاد البحرين لكرة اليد BHF | |
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| IOC nation | Kingdom of Bahrain (BHR) |
| National flag |  |
| Sport | Handball |
| Other sports | |
| HISTORY | |
| Year of formation | December 1974 |
| AFFILIATIONS | |
| International federation | International Handball Federation (IHF) |
| IHF member since | 1978 |
| Continental association | Asian Handball Federation (AHF) |
| National Olympic Committee | Bahrain Olympic Committee |
| GOVERNING BODY | |
| President | Ali Mohamed Isa Eshaqi  |
| HEADQUARTERS | |
| Address |
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| Country | Bahrain |
| Secretary General | Majdi Merza |
BHF Presidents
| S. No. | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mohammed Ali Abul | 1974–1980 |
| 2. | Fawaz Al-Zayani | 1980–1984 |
| 3. | Sheikh Daij bin Hamad Al-Khalifa | 1984–2002 |
| 4. | Sheikh Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa | 2002–2004 |
| 5. | Abdul Rahman Bu Ali | 2004–2008 |
| 6. | Ali Mohamed Isa Eshaqi | 2008 – Till date |
