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 fun handball club located in Växjö, Sweden. It started way back in 1972. The club was created from an older club called Växjö BK.
About Växjö HF
Växjö HF is a sports club focused on handball. Handball is a team sport where two teams try to throw a ball into the other team's goal. Players use their hands to pass and throw the ball. It's a fast-paced and exciting game!
The club's main colors are yellow and black. They play their home games at the GBJ Bygg Arena in Växjö. This arena can hold up to 500 fans.
Club Achievements
Växjö HF has had some great moments in its history. The men's team played in Sweden's top handball league, called the Swedish top division, for three seasons. This happened in the early 1990s. Playing in the top division is a big deal for any sports team!
Junior Team Success
The club's younger teams have also done very well. In the year 2000, the boys' junior team won the Swedish national championship. This means they were the best junior team in all of Sweden that year!
Not long after, in 2003, the girls' team also won the Swedish national championship. This shows that Växjö HF is great at developing young handball talent.
Famous Players
Växjö HF is known for being the first club for a famous Swedish handball player named Jonas Källman. He grew up playing handball at Växjö HF before becoming a professional star.
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