The 7th European Universities Handball Championship has been opened. Official ceremony took part on 24th of June at the Katowice-Szopienice Sport Venue. It was exciting and unforgettable hour fulfilled with official parade, speeches, athletes oath and cultural program. Polish national anthem and students anthem Gaudeamus have been played.

All participants received greetings and best luck wishes from Deputy Major of Katowice, Mrs Krystyna Siejna and the President of EUSA, Mr Adam Roczek. On behalf of the Organizing Committee participants were welcomed by the President of the Organizing Committee, Mr Aleksander Fangor. 

Over 300 participants from 20 Universities from nine countries are taking part in this year’s edition of the event. All of them were very surprised when they saw the official EUHC Mascots! Please welcome Mrs Hand and Mr Ball - they will stay with the participants throughout the whole competition. 

The Championship is taking place from 23rd to 30th June in Katowice, Southern Poland. EUSA is represented by Mr Adam Roczek (POL) and the Technical Delegate Mr Frantisek Taborsky (CZE). They will make sure that the event will run smoothly and without problems.

The European Universities Handball Championship, Katowice 2013 provides live scores from every game. For more details please visit OC partners’ website: www.scorespro.com/handball.

More info can be found at the official website of the event - www.handball2013.pl.