Niterói Rugby FC Handebol 

At EBT Finals 2024 they got the bronze medal in the end of great match against croatian team BHC Zagreb.

They are a team with lot of really good players, someone also World Champion e National Champions for several times and in addition young players with so big potential.

In 2024 they won the EBT Tournament “Lacanau Beach Handball Xperience” in France, winning the final against the Dutch team of Feyenoord while last year they reached the final and won silver medal against french team of Requin Affamés and Gold medal at EBT Camelot against 12 Monkey’s Koln.

Based in Brazil, but proudly competing under the Irish flag since 2023. This team’s journey is a testament to dedication, strategic thinking, and a drive to elevate beach handball on the global stage.

Beach handball has seen significant growth in Europe, but other regions, particularly South and Central America, have faced substantial challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted sports activities, leading to a sharp decline in active teams in Brazil. Despite these setbacks, the Niterói Beach Handball team’s involvement in European tournaments stands out as a symbol of passion and resilience.

Niterói was established in 1973 as a rugby team. In 1981, they expanded to include their first indoor handball team, comprising athletes who played both rugby and handball. The club has won six national indoor championships, across senior and youth categories, for both men and women.

Until 2007, the club participated in beach handball, but only gathered to play in tournaments rather than training as a dedicated team.

In 2007, they began treating beach handball as a distinct sport, separate from indoor handball. By 2009, they had introduced specialized training sessions and coaches, although many athletes continued to compete in both sports.

Boys of coach Luiz Roberto Luika at EBT Finals 2025 arrived at 7th place and this year they will come back in Gaeta to prepare the next edition and they will be stronger and more fighters than ever