Växjö HF facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Växjö HF |
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| Full name | Växjö handbollsförening | ||
| Short name | VHF | ||
| Founded | 1972 | ||
| Arena | GBJ Bygg Arena, Växjö | ||
| Capacity | 500 | ||
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Växjö HF is a handball club from Växjö, Sweden. It was started in 1972. The club grew out of another local club called Växjö BK.
Handball is a fast-paced team sport. Players pass a ball by hand and try to throw it into the opponent's goal.
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Club History and Achievements
Early Years and Top League Play
Växjö HF was founded in 1972. The men's team played in Sweden's top handball league. This league is called the Elitserien. They competed there for three seasons in the early 1990s.
Junior Team Success
The club has also had great success with its younger teams. In the year 2000, the boys' junior team won the Swedish national championship. Three years later, in 2003, the girls' team also won their Swedish national championship.
Famous Players from Växjö HF
One well-known player who started at Växjö HF is Jonas Källman. He became a famous handball player.
Team Uniforms
Home Kits
Handball teams wear special uniforms, also known as kits. These kits often have different designs for home games and away games. Here are some of the home kits Växjö HF has worn.
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           2014–15 |
     2018–19 |
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Away Kits
Teams also have away kits. These are worn when they play games at other teams' arenas. Here are some of Växjö HF's away kit designs.
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   2018–19 |
 2020– |
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More Information
You can find more about Växjö HF online.
