Austrian Handball Federation

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Austrian Handball Federation German: Österreichischer Handballbund ÖHB
IOC nation	Republic of Austria (AUT)
National flag
Sport	Handball
Other sports	Beach handball Wheelchair handball
Official website	www.oehb.sportlive.at
HISTORY
Year of formation	25 January 1925; 99 years ago (1925-01-25)
DEMOGRAPHICS
Membership size	9 Full Members
AFFILIATIONS
International federation	International Handball Federation (IHF)
IHF member since	11 July 1946; 78 years ago (1946-07-11)
Continental association	European Handball Federation
National Olympic Committee	Austrian Olympic Committee
Other affiliation(s)	Federal Ministry for National Defence and Sport
GOVERNING BODY
President	Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer
HEADQUARTERS
Address	Hauslabgasse, Vienna
Country	Austria
Secretary General	Mr. Martin Hausleitner
FINANCE
Sponsors	Uniqa Insurance Group Select Sport Kronen Zeitung Arcotel Hotels Citroën

The Austrian Handball Federation (German: Österreichischer Handballbund) (ÖHB) is the national organization responsible for managing and promoting the practice of handball and beach handball in Austria. Its head office is located in Vienna. ÖHB was founded on 25 January 1925 and is affiliated to the International Handball Federation, European Handball Federation and Austrian Olympic Committee. Current president of ÖHB is Mr. Gerhard Hofbauer, who held the position since 1996. Mr. Martin Hausleitner is current secretary general of ÖHB.^[1]