On this day in 2014, a significant moment occurred in the history of handball in Kosova as its federation became the 50th full member of the European Handball Federation (EHF). This momentous development not only commemorated Kosova’s admission to the handball family but also emphasized the sport’s expanding popularity in the region.

Kosova’s accession to the EHF marked a new chapter in the country’s sporting history, emphasizing its dedication to encouraging athletic excellence and participation. The European Handball Federation’s decision to admit Kosova as a full member, after it had been an associated member since the EHF Congress 2004, demonstrated the country’s commitment to handball and readiness to contribute to the sport’s growth.

A resolution was passed at the 2012 EHF Congress in Monaco stating that Kosovo would be granted full membership in the European Handball Federation as soon as political circumstances permitted. The EHF Executive Committee granted Kosovo, then an associated federation, the opportunity to host friendly national team matches in January 2014. Kosovo’s participation in the Women’s 18 European Open 2014 in Gothenburg culminated in this forward trend.