Paul Högberg
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Paul Högberg (30 October 1911 – 19 February 1999) was a Swedish sports administrator who served as the third President of International Handball Federation (IHF) from 1971 to 1984.[1][2][3]
Preceded byHimself as Interim President
Succeeded byErwin Lanc
Preceded byHans Baumann
Succeeded byHimself as Interim President
Paul Högberg  | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of International Handball Federation | |
| In office 23 August 1972 – 25 July 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Himself as Interim President |
| Succeeded by | Erwin Lanc |
| Interim President of International Handball Federation | |
| In office 9 February 1971 – 23 August 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Hans Baumann |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Interim President |
| 4th President of Swedish Handball Federation | |
| In office 1948–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Gösta Björk |
| Succeeded by | Curt Wadmark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1911 |
| Died | 19 February 1999 (aged 87) |
| Profession | Sports administrator |
He was also the President of Swedish Handball Federation from 1948 to 1967. He died on 19 February 1999, aged 87.[2]
