Bob Hanning Leads Italy to Victory in Handball Coaching Debut

The former German Handball Federation vice president boosts Italy's chances for their first European Championship appearance since 1998.

Italy defeated Latvia 35-30 in a European Championship qualifying match under Bob Hanning's leadership.
The victory marks Hanning's first game as head coach of the Italian national handball team.
Italy is now tied on points with Serbia and Spain in their qualifying group after three of six matches.
The top two teams from each group, along with select third-place teams, will qualify for the 2026 European Championship in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Hanning aims to establish Italy as a consistent presence at major international handball tournaments.