High hopes for handball team

Tavira Vela compete in the 3rd Division of the National Handball League and have made an impressive start to the new season. Their 32-20 victory over Oriental (Lisbon) last Saturday at the Municipal Pavilion Dr Eduardo Mansinho Sports Hall, Tavira, was their fourth consecutive victory and maintains their 100% record.

Handball is a fast 7-a-side game most popular in Continental Europe with a reputed 27 million players worldwide.

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Photo: Tavira Vela (white) in action against Oriental (Lisbon)