Bob Hanning Named Head Coach of Italian Handball Team
The former DHB Vice President takes on his first national coaching role, aiming to build on Italy's recent World Championship success.
- Bob Hanning, currently the Füchse Berlin Managing Director, has been appointed head coach of the Italian national handball team while retaining his club role.
- Hanning succeeds Riccardo Trillini, who coached Italy for nearly eight years and led them to their first World Championship in 28 years.
- Italy's team impressed at the World Championship with victories over Tunisia, Algeria, and the Czech Republic, finishing 16th overall.
- Hanning plans to leverage Italy's momentum and focus on consistent qualification for major tournaments, including the upcoming European Championship.
- The appointment builds on months of collaboration between Hanning and the Italian Handball Federation, which has already resulted in Italian players joining top international teams.