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.

Overview

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.