HISTORIA

History Handball Kosovo, figures and evidence   Handball Kosovo has a long history and rich. There are three periods that clearly outline this story: - The first activity since the beginning, or 1948; - Second, since independence, or 1990, and, - Third, since 1999 until today. All three periods are not only historical peculiarities. They record growth rates and domestic and international affirmation. But those people who were once players, along with others, who were their side, in the second period were the side of those who belonged to the generation of handball action during the years of slavery and freedom ... There are many actors who paraded through the years. There are many teams that did. There are many players, coaches, team managers handball that gave meaning to Kosovo. Wherever they operate, have laid a strong foundation stone of the sport's elite and practically proved that they went along with the most eminent European teams ...   1. STORY   The history of handball in Kosovo launches since 1948, when he established the first team handball great, as were Milicionari, Jedinstvo Gjakova, Peja Buduçnosti, Trepca in Mitrovica, Kosovo Pristina, Prizren Metohija, which later takes Paphos name. All these racing teams made during 1948 and 1949. Meanwhile, junior handball was introduced in Kosovo during 1950-1951, which took place in the hall, as part of the largest handball. Until 1964 handball was looking for its identity, giving samples of a sport that was gaining wider scale development ... Throughout this period, playing handball players who were present at the same time as football players, basketball players as well. It was a reality that happened then throughout the region, including Kosovo. Great handball in Kosovo brought Baedhyl Zajmi, who also had praise for other sports. It began in 1950 Handball great period in Kosovo. Besides Baedhyl Zajmi were also Xahavit Sefa, Masar Begolli, and many others who contributed to the development of the sport throughout the period were operational. 1953 Xhavit Spahiu's going on a six-day workshop in Belgrade, linked with efforts to develop small handball in Kosovo. Then, the lecturer was the former Czechoslovakia teacher Patrick Cone. And since then starts to develop junior handball. Sefa Xhavit It was from this workshop brought six balls handball. After two months, the propositions were developed racing, the size of the field, game rules, which are similar to today. This story relates exactly Normalisti handball club, whose coach was Xhavit Sefa, six times champion of Kosovo ... In 1955, small handball was institutionalized. Handball Council was reorganized in each center was founded handball assets. Handball played in schools, in factories, in the countryside and in the city. It is in this year were eight teams that appeared in competitions: Normalisti Pristina, Kosovo, Mitrovica Trepca Paphos, Paphos Vushtrria, Ferizaj, Prizren and Djakovica. Final tournament was held in Prizren. Partizan Met Normalisti Prizren and Pristina. Normalisti became champion by winning the first title in the first championship organized in league form. But in 1955, in Mitrovica, for the first time in the history of handball Kosovo championship tournament was held for women. Three teams participated: Kosovo Pristina, Prizren and Trepca Partizan Mitrovica. Won the title of Trepca, in the history of female handball known as Kosovo's first champion. In 1955, a handball added another race - Kosovo Cup. Representative Kosovo, Normalisti, lost in Leskovac from Paphos to score 10:8.   2. MORE NAMES, ONE STORY   There are many names that made the history of handball in Kosovo. Almost everyone came out of the first team founded in 1953, in Pristina by Xhavit Sefa, then the object of teaching physical education in the Normal Pristina. For this team played, Bedri and Masar KABASHI Iljaz Sina, I. Berisha Breznica I and II, Ruhi Shala, Halil Alidemaj, Kamber KABASHI Xhemajl Kasumi, Nazmi Reçica, Sokol Daut Fehmiu Education and Skender Lamaxhema. Normalisti prevailed from 1954 until 1959, being six times champion on Kosovo. On 20 September 1959 was the first meeting of the provincial council representatives Handball teams. Championship was decided to start on 27 September 1959.   3. Global Elite IN KOSOVO AND TREPĒA PRINTE Borci   Handball in Kosovo managed to become an elite sport. This is evidenced by the teams in the 70's managed to make the first league competitions and second central ex-Yugoslavia, then the strongest in the world. Borci of Ferizaj was the first failed to appear at this level racing. This happened in 1975. Hysni team headed Firza, whose name associated with the greatest successes of Borci. Trepca in Mitrovica, a second miracle did in 1980, when Kosovo was the second representative of the central league first. The team lead by Sami Mustafa strategist. 80-mark period of representation most worthy of Kosovar elite handball league stronger in the world with two teams - Borci Trepca Ferizaj and Mitrovica.   4. THE WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP "KOSOVO '79"   Kosovo was now a recognized center of European and world handball proved the organization of the World Cup handball new "Kosovo '79". On top of this organization Council of peak performance, which was held from 13-23.10.1979, Esat Stavileci was academic. His team of over 300 people, did a splendid job of head of world handball got the highest grade. Participated in this championship 13 countries: Austria, USSR, Denmark, France, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Yugoslavia, Norway, Germany DR, FR Germany and the U.S.. In seven centers of Kosovo: Pristina, Mitrovica, Peja, Gjakova, Prizren, Ferizaj and Gjilan, total 45 matches were held. Won the title of champion of the USSR. Best estimate for the full success of this tournament did Deputy International Handball Federation, z.Alberto de San Roman: "... what makes sports Kosovo workers really deserves high praise. Hospitality, correct bias, seven disciplines in Kosovo and gyms all "trivialities" that followed the championship games, are evidence that properly organized an event like this. For this I have said before and will say where is the place - the IHF headquarters. "   5. DIFFICULTIES   Discrimination against ethnic Albanians in the former Yugoslavia, which had begun to speak openly since 1981, becoming even more serious. Demonstrations by students of the University of Pristina, then the entire population of Kosovo Kosovo affected the sport, which experienced the most difficult moments. Wherever you play teams from Kosovo, was made injustice, and the violence exercised against them. Serbian repressive occupying power expel Albanians from ongoing work, youth followed every step by police. It was later abolished the autonomy of Kosovo, measures were violent in all of sports federations Kosovo. Now on to work only Serbs and Albanians to an occasional ... Despite all these injustices that handball became not only Kosovo Albanians were reorganized on May 28, 1991 and show the first signs of independent representation handball. The conference was the election of the Handball League of Kosovo, which was held in the premises of the House of Culture "Asim Vokshi" in Gjakova Kosovo handball gave a new meaning. On 4 July 1991, at the premises of the Palace Press in Pristina, was the first meeting of the presidium of the Handball League of Kosovo with new composition, which was attended Danjoll Grezda Buçinca Fahri, Muhammad Alaj, Aslan John, Faith Rugova, Musa Alaj, Sefedin Reçica and Jalal Helshani. Third meeting of the Presidium of the Handball League of Kosovo was on 11 September 1991 at the premises of the Palace Press in Pristina, began a new period of handball Kosovo, which will be built practically on October 11, 1991 , when the championship was decided to organize an independent Kosovo. But this mission was the Assembly of clubs, which took place on 24 September 1991. Then he drew all normative acts and propositions of the races. In striking propositions Article 22, which states: "If the game is suspended due to violence by Serbian police, then it will be registered with equal result. In this way would not be harmed neither team ". Not 11, but on 15 October 1991, was held in Glogovac first championship handball independent Kosovo. There were 14 teams that participated: Galway (former Borci) of Ferizaj, the Drenasit Drenica, Vëllaznimi Gjakova, Mitrovica Trepca, Besa Peja Llapi Podujevė, Vjosa the Shtimje, Kosovo Vushtrria, 90 Kacaniku Gorge, Drita Gjilan, Prizren, Pristina, Orahovac and Decani. Won the title of Ferizaj Galway. If this team succeeded in Kosovo Cup races. The meeting between the depot, Lab, was the first independent championship opened. Judges were Uke Uke and Musa Alaj from Pristina, while observers, Fahri Buçinca. In 1992 was appointed the proxy of the Kosovo representative. Representative selection of the men was named Ferki Nici, Mitrovica Trepca coach, and the coach - Sefedin Reçica of Castriota. Junior coach was appointed representative of the Brahushi Shani Besa Peja. Ahmet Balic, Trepca coach, was appointed representative selection of women. His assistant was assigned Rifat Shabani Light Gnjilane, while junior trainer, Zijavere Salihu - Loshi Pristina. In 1996, for the first time published the International Handball Rules. This book was prepared and Mehdi Xhavit Kajtazi Jashari. 1997-1998 Championship did not end the waiting through two seasonal. This was due to the unprecedented violence exercised against Albanian Serbian authorities, as a result of which began the struggle for the liberation of Kosovo, it is known that lasted until June 10, 1999, when the Kumanovo Agreement was signed. But these events did not develop nor championships from 1998 to 1999. Precisely for this reason the meeting was held thirty Handball Federation Presidency of Kosovo, which took place on 24 July 1999 at the premises of the Bank in Gjilan, in which, among other things, Devaja Majeed, Chairman of the Presidium, proposed that "the 1997-1998 championship remains as league history was incomplete as the championship 1998 -1999, which was begun as a championship."   6. Handball after 1998     Century 21 for Kosovo handball importance. The head of Kosovo Handball Federation, which for several years led Devaja Majeed, has achieved historic success, that few had expected. Since 1998, but more strongly in 2004, intensified efforts to internationalize the Kosovo handball, namely the acceptance of the Handball Federation of Kosovo in the International Handball Federation (IHF) and the European Handball Federation (EHF).   A separate chapter is handball activity after 1999. Population forcibly expelled from Kosovo, was returning home fleeting. Kosovo was returning to the sport, began to breathe freely handball.   The first post-war championship began in 1999. Galway emerged champion of Ferizaj in both competitions, while Trepca Mitrovica - in the junior competition.   Short chronicle of international cooperation and contacts with the most prominent personalities of the world of European handball successfully completed ...   In 1998 he became first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In December 1999, became the next visit to Turkey. On 12 December 2000, the Kosovo national team in the women's competition the team held two match Bulgarian Pirin, Bulgaria in Blagoevgrad. The same teams played again in March 2001. Between September 6-11 September 2001, the Kosovo national team in men's competition were invited to hold friendly matches with teams Handball Turkey. Kosovo held two match, with Keleçolun and Besiktas. On 28 November 2001, the Turkish team Keleçolu held a friendly match in Pristina on Kosovo's representation. The same team from Turkey also played a friendly match with Prizren (one of the Super League teams). On 2 July 2002, a team from Kosovo took part in the handball tournament in sand in Turkey. This was the first time that Kosovo teams took part in this new game ... One of the most important meetings held that the President of FHK Mexhit Devaja and deputy Fazli Berisha, he was in Cairo, Egypt, on July 13, with Mr. Hasan Mustafa, head of the International Handball Federation and chairman ie the Egyptian Handball Federation. This meeting was an opportunity to promote handball Kosovo in higher institutions world and seek international recognition, after ten years of survival ... One of the first events of the first international match was held in any sport between the representative and the representative of Egypt's New Kosovo (U 21) that took place on December 15, 2002 in Gjakova (match that resulted from this meeting leader Handball Federation of Kosovo with Dr. Hassan Mustafa during the visit made on 13 July 2002). Meeting the representative of Egypt won with score 32:21. In early 2003, the Board of the Federation of Handball initiative Kosovo Albanian recovery Handball Federation, which, although officially recognized, not even develop activities in the local level, even internationally. Mexhit Devaja (chairman) and Ixet Gjinovci (general secretary), in the first days of January 2003, stayed twice in Tirana and after many contacts in the Ministry of Albania, managed to activate the federation after 10 years of extinction activity in the internal and international.   FHK's head, composed of President and Secretary, at the end of January 2003, stayed in Sarajevo, where they were received by the secretary general of the Bosnian Federation z.Smajo Karaçiq. At the end of this fruitful meeting, agreement was reached for a more comprehensive cooperation between the two federations. The first result of this cooperation was the participation of two experts and teaching seminars at the front FHK Association coaches and judges, who were sendërtua in late February 2004. Handball Federation delegation to Kosovo, the official invitation of the Cypriot Federation (the Turkish part), from 16 to 18 April 2004, stayed on a working visit in the country. In the wake of international activities, the representative of Kosovo's handball in the sand, was participating in the traditional three tours in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. In tournament "Allana 2003", which took place from 24-29. 6. 2003 Kosovo took sixth place, while in the tournament "Antalya 2003" - from 2 - 06.07.2003 to fourth. Kosovo's representative goalkeeper, Hajziri veto, was declared the best goalkeeper of the tournament. In tournament "Cyprus 2003", which took place from 7-10. 7. 2003 Kosovo representative had very good results - took second place after losing by Turkey. At the opening ceremony of the World Cup in New handball, on 2 August 2003, in Ohrid, Macedonia, the delegation attended the FHK. The aim was that, besides participation in this important world events, using the opportunity to meet with their head of Mr. handball world. Hasan Mustafa, head of the IHF and the IHF Secretary General, Mr.. Raymond Han. FHK's delegation during the opening of the handball World Championship in Croatia on 2.12.2003, had meetings with both men leading global associations IHF and EHF, Mr.. Mr. Hassan Mustafa. Stefan Holmkvist, at their meeting provided by Mr.. Mustafa in Split during the opening women's World Cup on 3 December 2003.   After meeting Split Mexhit Devaja and Ixet Gjinovci, from 10-11dhjetor 2003, stayed on working visit in Tirana, where they were received by the President of FSHH z.Myrteza Miftari and STAVRI Bello, general secretary of the Albanian National Olympic Committee and thereby officially signed the cooperation agreement between the two federations based on reciprocity.   At the invitation of Bulgarian Handball Federation, namely Mr. Secretary General. Rumen Ivancheva Kosovar delegation, on 17 and 18 December 2003 stood at a working visit to Bulgaria. In this case the Bulgarian side has confirmed that FHK will assist in membership at the EHF. In "Europeans in 2004", in Slovenia, Kosovo officials attended, where they were received by the Slovenian Federation officials led by Chairman Mr. Zoran Jankovic (candidate for mayor's EHF), Director of Championships 6th European z. Leon Kalin, Mr. Secretary General. Leopold horse and member of the Council of the Organization of Mr. Europeans. Herbert Jegliq. Slovenian Federation officials supported and promised to support the membership of the EHF FHK, stating that they have no hesitation to FHK-in to the call as a guest in this league.   FHK's head met the first man of European handball Mr. Stefan Holmkvist. While in Slovenia Kosovars made many trips and meetings to convey to meet officials of the respective federations, such as meeting with Mr. Dill. Jean Verigneci, vice president of the French Handball Federation.   Was fruitful meeting with the President and Vice Derfenyi Pavol Slovak Federation Mr. Joseph Ambrus, once a member of the EHF Executive Committee and responsible for the field trial. Mr. Ambrus from Slovakia, as well as that of Mr. coaches. Frantisek Taborski, vice president of the Czech Handball Federation and member of the Executive Committee (Board) of the EHF. From 10 to 13 March 2004, the representative of Kosovo, Tefik Mikushnice (optional), Vehbi Lek (doctor), Jim Blessing, Noble Saleh Ramadan Tayyip Agron Shabani, Arben Muçolli, Florent Beqiri Source zaskoku, Florin Haxhimusa Leonard Cula , Flag Saleh Dobroshi Alban, Riad Hassan, Gjuka Hamza, was a guest of the city's Sports League Essen Republic of Germany. In that case also held a friendly meeting with the representative of Essen being harvested with the highest score wins 39:30. Mexhit Devaja and Ixet Gjinovci, took part in the proceedings of the 7th Congress of the EHF, which was held from 7 and 8 May 2004. The uniqueness of this Congress was FHK application for membership, which was formally prapësua due to neglect of the legal deadline for the competition. However, it was discussed and finally came to the conclusion of this Congress. In the debate on the admission of new members of the EHF, Scotland accepted, because he had all the necessary documents (consent of Great Britain and the IOC's), and the claim of Kosovo and Monaco was decided to examine in December at the IHF Congress, or any other extraordinary Congress of EHF-h. Demand Kosovo was on the agenda and discussed in very positive way by the chairman Stefan Holmkvist. He suggested that to help Kosovo to join the European family of handball. Nobody was against his proposal that this be the conclusion of the Congress, which shows that Kosovo's participation in this Congress was very successful and fruitful. President of FHK's, from 10 to 14 October 2004 stayed on a working visit to the IHF headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. Besides completing the documentation of the application for admission to the IHF, had a meeting with Dr. Hassan Mustafa, by what occasion they discussed the possibilities and FHK real chances for admission to the IHF in December 2004, when Congress was held 30th IHF. While in Basel, were consultations about the meeting that will be FHK has the SCG delegation in Vienna on 15.10.2004. After this visit and held talks came after an official invitation from the EHF has to participate in talks with the head of the EHF and the SCG - in Vienna, namely the headquarters of the European Handball Federation. The first official meeting between the delegation composed of FHK-z. Mexhit Devaja (chairman of the FHK), Mr. Izet Gjinovci (FHK secretary general) and Xhevad Shabanaj (language interpreter) and the Handball Association of Serbia and Montenegro, Mr. composed. Zoran Radojiçiq (chairman of BHSMZ), Zoran Miqoviq (President of the Assembly of the community) and Bozidar Djurkovic (secretary for international relations at the community), was on 15 October 2004. European Handball Federation were Mr. Mikhail Viderer (general secretary and Mr. January TUIK (responsible for at EHF competitions and members of the Executive Committee's EHF) and Vesna Llaziqi the EHF's office. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Viderer Michael said: "It is good that this meeting is Mr.. January TUIK, responsible for the European cup competitions and member of the Executive Committee, which will report to the Executive Committee regarding the specifics of the competition, and we, no matter your attitudes, decisions will take into Committee meeting the EHF Executive on 11/06/2004, when the Presidents' Conference held federations of Europe ".   On 06/11/2004 at Vienna, was held the EHF Executive Committee's, and after meeting the head of the EHF, Tor Lian and Viderer z.Mihail Secretary General, informed the President of FHK Mr. Mexhit Devaja (which in this meeting only) for decision-EHF Executive Committee, which in meeting unanimously (9), that the application of FHK be on the agenda of the extraordinary Congress, which was held in Budapest, Hungary on 18.11.2004.   FHK's delegation, from 1 - 05.12.2004, took part in the proceedings of the 3rd Congress of IHF, which was held in El Goyna of Egypt. In congressional delegation went with two goals, which came fully: first, to consider the possibility of accepting FHK in IHF, and, secondly, once the required support from representatives of several European countries before the EHF Congress- the. By invitation of the Handball Federation of Luxembourg, from 16 to 21 December 2004, the representative of Kosovo took part in the international tournament "four nations" in Betemburg. In this tournament participated Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. FHK has appeared with the representative "A". There has been a huge success; tournament organized at the time when the demand FHK was on the agenda of the extraordinary congress of the EHF in Budapest on December 18. This activity further raise awareness Kosovo handball. Kosovo marked the victory over the Netherlands with the result 30:26 (11:11), and lost by a score Luxembourg 25:19 (12:8) and Belgium 32:22 (15:14). While Kosovo representative develop international matches before the official representatives levels in Luxembourg, the delegation FHK (Mexhit Devaja and Ixet Gjinovci), traveled to Budapest, hoping that eventually FHK is going to join the EHF. On December 18, at 9am, at the Congress Hall Hotel "Helia", Congress began thumping of the EHF. FHK's delegation had prepared various marketing materials, such as T-shirts with the inscription and FHK's emblem, the emblem of FHK, banners and brochures in English. All these he distributed to the participants before the Congress. In the meantime, the Congress came the turn of the ninth point, examination of FHK for admission to the EHF. Kosovo delegation, which works directly followed was instructed to leave the room as long as Congress will examine the application of FHK. After ten minutes, and the invitation to return to the hall again, our delegation decision was communicated to Congress that FHK has the 18 day of December 2004, is a member of the EHF, with 20 votes for, 10 against and 6 abstentions.   7. IHF WAY TO ...   Achievements handball 57-year history of Kosovo are an important part of world sport. This road so long, in the 20th century and early 21st century, was marked with remarkable success. Conditional Acceptance of the European Handball Federation (EHF), is the first of many can make. Teams of Kosovo now are making plans on how to formally presented as worthy of cups in European competitions.   Handball Federation of Kosovo is continuing persistence in the international arena. In the queue is full accession to the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF) ... ... On February 5, 2007 in Bonn, Germany, on exactly the Hotel was held in the Board Room of the IHF, and on this occasion because FHK request was reviewed for full admission in IHF, the decision was taken FHK shall be the status of the user with restricted rights, a decision that was in congress zyrtariza 31 of the IHF-ment, which was held from 27 to 28 April 2007, which was also present delegation FHK- on top of the head Mexhit Devaja, Secretary General Izet Gjinovci and Board member Faruk Mujka.