Fakel Taganrog is a professional handball team based in Taganrog, Russia. The team was founded in 1960 and has since become one of the most successful handball teams in Russia. Fakel Taganrog competes in the Russian Handball Super League, which is the top tier of handball in Russia. The team has won numerous titles and championships over the years, including the Russian Handball Cup and the Russian Handball Super League. Fakel Taganrog is known for its strong defense and aggressive style of play, which has earned them a reputation as one of the toughest teams to beat in the league. The team's home arena is the Palace of Sports "Taganrog", which has a seating capacity of over 3,000 spectators. Fakel Taganrog has a loyal fan base and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and entertaining handball teams in Russia.