Fifth edition of
IHF Super Globe came to an end –THW Kiel claimed 2011 Super Globe title. www.ihf.info featured questions and answers with
HF President Dr Hassan Moustafa taking stock
What conclusion are you drawing from the 2011 IHF
Super Globe?
Dr Hassan Moustafa: The matches and the organisation considerably
improved compared to 2010. Two great teams from Europe – well-deserved
finalists THW Kiel and Ciudad Real – brought significant improvement for the
Super Globe. More spectators than last year poured to the hall, and TV coverage
also improved. Another important fact is that the organiser had learnt from
last year. And they will continue this way. So I expect a continued improved
IHF Super Globe in 2012. I would like to thank all who have contributed to this
successful tournament: the organiser, the teams, the referees, the sponsors and
the officials.
Was this Super Globe edition another step towards a
successful World Championship in 2015 to be hosted by Qatar?
Dr Hassan Moustafa: I am assured it was. Not only the IHF, but, what is
even more important, all teams and guests were greatly satisfied with the Super
Globe. So this year’s Super Globe and the next editions to come will improve
the quality of handball in Qatar as well as the knowledge and experience of how
to organise a World Championship tournament.
What does the Super Globe mean for the development of
handball in Qatar?
Dr Hassan Moustafa: It is of highest importance. The number of spectators
and of TV viewers rose tremendously. These figures prove the growing interest
in handball in Qatar and the whole Gulf Region. Qatar is on the right track.
The IHF organised the first ever Global Coaching
Clinic on the fringes of the Super Globe. Did the GCC make a successful debut?
Dr Hassan Moustafa: It was a course of high intensity for all 45 coaches
but all of them were very satisfied with the Global Coaching Clinic and the IHF
lecturers alike. This course also helps handball in this region to progress.