January 20094-7/1/2009

6.1.2009meeting with president of International Sailing Federation

January 20098-10 /1/2009

9.1.2009 Meeting Herr Jaus

January 200910-12/1/2009

January 200915/1/2009

Last night the IHF president, Hassan Moustafa, came to Croatia. On behalf of the Croatian Handball Federation he wasgreeted by the president Sandi Sola. I'm very pleased to welcome a good friend, who is one of the most responsiblepersons, why Croatia got elected to organize such an important competition like World Championship and I'm glad Croatiawill host the IHF president in next two and a half week. Afterwards the IHF president, Hassan Moustafa, said a few words:First of all I want to say I'm very happy to be in Croatia and this is not the first time I'm here. As a president of IHF I wouldlike to emphasize, that we believed from the start in people in Croatia and therefore we elected Croatia to be the host ofthe biggest world handball event. In the meantime I realized how Croatia is a test for all of us. Since I was a player and thena coach I learned a lot here in Croatia; in Split, Sibenik and Solaris. Croatia is for handball like Brazil for soccer. The presidentMoustafa emphasized one more thing: I'm sure, I repeat, I'm positive this is going to be the best World Championship ever.I'm sure because I see how Croatians like sport, especially handball. I'm very happy to be here in the next few days and Iwant to thank the president of the Croatian Handball Federation and the Croatian Government for doing an enormous workin order to organize such an important event. That is a reason why I constantly repeat how I believe that the Championshipin Croatia will be the best organized so far.

Moustafa: Croatia is for handball like Brazil for soccer

January 200916.1. 2009

The President of IHF, Hassan Moustafa, also welcomed all the present.Good evening, Croatia, good evening, Split. I welcome the representatives of the Croatian government, aswell as the President of the CHF. I am very happy that I am here today at the opening of this greatcompetition, such as WC. On behalf of IHF I want to thank the Government of Croatia for all efforts thatwere invested in the organization of such a great competition. Also, I thank the CHF and all those whoorganized the World Championship and I am sure that this championship will be the best that was everorganized. I invite all players, trainers, judges and officials to work for a better world handball. I amconvinced that the best team will win a gold medal at the WC, finished the President of the IHF, HassanMoustafa.

January 200916.1. 2009

The IHF president, Hassan Moustafa, was especially thrilled. We were together the whole time; he visited useven today in our hotel. The president Moustafa accents all the time how impressed he is with the openingceremony, particularly when the visitors cheered him up. He experienced it as a personal acknowledgementof his work as IHF president. He also emphasized how the handball advanced since he heads theInternational Handball Federation, and he mentioned that Croatia took handball to a higher level. Accordingto him handball became one of the most popular world team sports.

January 200916.1. 2009

January 200917/1/2009

In the half-time of the match between Sweden - Cuba, in the beautiful surroundings of the Spaladium Arena, president ofIHF, Dr. Hassan Moustafa, in gratitude to the city of Split and its citizens, gave to the Mayor of Split, Mr. Ivan Kuret, theofficial ball of the IHF.With this act, Hassan Moustafa wanted thank the Mayor of Split on the excellent organization and preparation for 21st

WHC for men. Mayor Ivan Kuret accepted with pleasure the recognition of President of International Handball Federation,and after the presentation ceremony thanked his fellow citizens on the spontaneous and warm atmosphere, which theyprepared on the opening of the Championship. "It's the welcome and the atmosphere in Split that made Mr. Moustafa to dothis so I'm very proud because the citizens of Split always knew to recognize the best."Mr. Moustafa yesterday visited all the teams of B-group located in Split, and this way thanked in their name for the excellentconditions and organization that was enabled for the preparation and trainings. Mr. Moustafa is still under the impression ofyesterday's opening ceremony, when the entire hall chanted Moustafa, Moustafa, answeeer, answeeer, that was beyond allhis expectations. He pointed out that the atmosphere that he experienced yesterday in Split is exactly what makes sportunique.

January 200919/1/2009

The President of the WHF, Dr. Hassan Moustafa followed the matches on Sunday, in Porec. District-prefect of Istria- County,Ivan Jakovcic and Mayor of Porec, Edi Stifanic, exchanged appropriate gifts with the president and with the WHF president,who thanked them for the hospitality and wished success till the end of the Championship.

January 20091/2/2009

France - Croatia 24:19 (11:12) ‘Les Bleus' made it: France became World Champions for the third time after 1995 and 2001. At the end thrilling final that was decided in the final stage of the match only, they sent hosts Croatia into despair. While the Frenchmen were celebrating on the field the Croats' eyes filled with tears. They lost their second WCh final after 2005. The whole country had prepared for the big party but France were predominant in the very end. They had been a tad better than Croatia considering the entiretournament. The match was close until minute 52, as none of the two teams could break into the lead with more than one goal. Tension built gradually. Two excellent set up defence formations left their mark on the match. France profited from great keeper Thierry Omeyer, Daniel Narcisse (six goals) and Michael Guigou (10 goals) whereas Croatia's most striking players were Blazenko Lackovic and Ivan Cupic (6 goals). With the score at 20:18 France broke into the lead on minute 52 to a 2-goal margin for the first time. Croatia seemed lacking ideas and tried to force it. Narcisse' 21:18 goal was a first sign of triumph, France burst into cheer at 23:19 and with 90 seconds to go. France was considered more resolute and more efficient. Captain Jerome Fernandez was presented with the WCh trophy by IHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa with his teammates cheering on the podium.

February 20092-10 /2/2009

February 200918-21 /2/2009

The IHF president and the Egyptian Handball Federation’s president welcome the IHFdelegation to inspect the venue and preparation of the XXXII IHF congress which shallbe held in Egypt during the period 3-7 June 2009.

March 200922-27/3/2009

Mayor of Denver John Hickenlooper opens the Sportaccord conference, as the IOC Executive Board begins three days ofmeetings. Tennis legend Andre Agassi and Dick Ebersol, chair of NBC Universal Sports & Olympics, are among the highprofile names taking part in sportaccord program. The former world number one, who has eight Grand Slams and anOlympic gold to his name, is participating with tennis great Andrea Jaeger and several other speakers in a session on sportand philanthropy

March 200922-27/3/2009

The IOC Executive Board et with the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations. At its general assemblyTuesday, ASOIF’s 26 members unanimously approved a motion on the controversial issue of revenue-sharing concerning theU.S. Olympic Committee that it will take to the EB. The motion would give the USOC "immediate notice of its intention toterminate its contract with the USOC and to start negotiations .

March 200926/2-11/3/2009

27.2 meeting with the President of Polish Handball Federation28.2 meeting with president of Italian Handball Federation5.3 visiting Sportfive new headquarters

March 200911-15 /3/2009

The IHF president Dr.Hassan Moustafa visited Kuwait upon an invitation from ShiekhAhmed Al Fahad Al Sabah president of OCA and AHF. He attended three event duringthis period:1. Inauguration of the new headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia2. Opening the 1st Asian Sport congress3. General Assembly of the Asian Handball Federation.The three events attended by a VIP gathering included some of Ifs’ presidents, IOC

representatives and member national committees as well as member nationalfederations of Asia.

March 200928-31 /3/2009

The IHF president Dr.Hassan Moustafa headed from Denver to Basel for daily business of the IHF including the preparation of the IHF congress. He visited the Spanish Handball Federation on the 31st of March as a respond to invitation extended by the President of the Spanish Handball Federation.

April 20092/4/2009

As part of their regular cooperation, the IHF and EHF held a joint meeting in Basle on 1 April 2009. Under the joint chairmanship of IHFPresident Dr Hassan Moustafa and EHF President Tor Lian various issues were considered:The global competition schedule, The challenge trophy, The alleged bribery casesConcerning the last point, both IHF and EHF are very concerned that the accusations recently levelled at the referees are likely to

severely damage handball and contribute a severe set back for the positive evolution in the quality of refereeing observed as aconsequence of the education system set up for the referees.• Training and admission of young referees from all four continents with help of a special programme named GRTP (Global Referee

Training Program). Aside from the ordinary Rules lessons, they are to identify and promote personality and a strong character.• The appointment to the IHF Referee List is valid for one year, depending on the performance they show during the WorldChampionships• Preparations of the elite referees for major tournaments (WChs or OGs) have been considerably improved over the last few years. Aone-week preparatory training course including match directions as part of a tournament is held six months prior to the event. Added tothis a 3-day so-called mini-course just prior to the WCh start. In order to cover these subjects, former coaches and psychologists joinedthe pool of PRC experts in charge of referee education.• In the run-up to each of these major events, the referees and the participating teams receive video tapes including questionsconcerning the rules of the game, match situations and instructions for the ‘common line' all the referees are taught, in order to preparefor the tournament. This cooperation and exchange of information creates transparency and confidence.• The referee performance during IHF events is being analysed by referee observers with help of high-tech tools. This evaluation isdiscussed with the referees the day after (transparency), serving as a preparation for the next match to come.

April 20092/4/2009

• The nomination procedure is clear and easy to understand for all parties involved:a) As for the nomination of referees for a World Championship or Olympic Games, a proposal made by the PRC is approved by the ExecutiveCommittee. b) As for the nomination of referees for the individual WCh matches, the proposal made by the PRC is approved by theCompetition Management. c) The daily nominations are released on the match day concerned in order to protect the referees from externalinfluence and possible pressure. This concept helped to cope with major changes within the pool of elite referees over a couple of years. Theyoungest of all referee groups ever performed at the World Championship in Croatia, assuring the best evaluation carried out at highest level.This is a positive approach the IHF will take a firm line on.The IHF and EHF are also clearly aware that these accusations concern extremely different situations. The survey conducted has had to take

a total of six games under consideration out of a total of 4000 played over 4 seasons.Whereas legal action is still pending in Germany concerning the 2007 Champions League Final, technical analysis has been conducted by

independent experts on the referees` performance. The result of this expertise is clearly that no advantages whatsoever were given by thereferees to any of the teams.Concerning the allegation of prostitute offered to referees during the 2009 World Championship a strong denial has been issued by the

referees supposed to have produced the initial revelation. Their statement is confirmed by many witnesses who were invited in the samerestaurant at the same time.Investigation is still pending concerning other four cases. Both IHF and EHF agree that in case the persons are found guilty, they must be

punished with the highest severity. Similarly, those wrongly accused must be defended and their accusers brought to court.So as to implement this strategy both IHF and EHF will follow the working plan established by the EHF and already communicated to the

media. They will also seek legal advice so as to guarantee the protection of both federations and their officials.

April 20091-6 /4/2009

The IHF president Dr.Hassan Moustafa held several meetings during this periodamong which meeting with the president of Bulgarian Handball federation

April 20097-12/4/2009

The President of the International Handball Federation, Dr Hassan Moustafa has paida visit in Africa respectively in Benin from 6 to 8 April 2009, in Gabon from 8 to 10April 2009 and in Côte d’Ivoire from 10 to 11 April 2009.In these three African Countries, the number one of the world handball wasaccompanied by Dr Aremou Mansourou. During their sojourn, the local federationshave taken the occasion to present the situation of handball in their country and theconditions in which this sport in practiced.Visits of infrastructures, participation in competitions, meeting were at the programof these different visits.The President of IHF has promised to assist these federations in view of thedevelopment of the African handball.

April 200923-24/4/2009

April 200926/4/2009

The official draw for the III Men's Youth World Championship was held today, onMonday, at the Basle Head Office. The title contests will be staged from 20 to 31 July2009 in Tunisia. COC member Philippe Bana carried out the draw in the presence ofIHF President Dr Hassan Moustafa and Tunisian representatives Messrs Mestiri (Vice-President) and Ayari (National Technical Director).