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Hornskrokens IF
Full name Hornskrokens idrottsförening
Sport handball
bandy, soccer, orienteering, skiing (earlier)
Founded 23 May 1933 (1933-05-23)
Based in Boden, Sweden
Ballpark Hildursborg

Hornskrokens IF is a sports club from Boden, Sweden. It was started a long time ago, on May 23, 1933. This club has been a home for many different sports over the years.

Today, Hornskrokens IF is known for handball. But in the past, they also had teams for bandy, soccer, orienteering, and even skiing.

Handball Achievements

The handball team at Hornskrokens IF has had some exciting moments. In 1983, they got to play in the qualifying rounds for the Handball Allsvenskan. This is a very important league in Sweden. It means they were one of the top teams trying to get into the highest level of handball competition.

Women's Soccer Success

The women's soccer team from Hornskrokens IF was also very successful. They played in the top Swedish soccer division for five seasons. This happened between the years 1978 and 1986. Playing in the top division is a big achievement for any sports team.

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