Maccabi Rishon

Maccabi Rishon is a professional handball team based in Rishon LeZion, Israel. The team was founded in 1958 and has since become one of the most successful handball teams in Israel. Maccabi Rishon competes in the Israeli Handball Premier League and has won the league championship six times, most recently in the 2018-2019 season. The team also has a strong presence in European competitions, having reached the quarterfinals of the EHF Cup in the 2017-2018 season. Maccabi Rishon is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick counterattacks. The team's home arena is the Beit Maccabi Rishon LeZion, which has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. Maccabi Rishon has a dedicated fan base and is widely regarded as one of the top handball teams in Israel.