Madeira

Madeira Andebol S.A.D., known until 1998 as Academico Funchal, is a Portuguese handball club from Funchal. Its women's team has won the national championship a record 15 times since 1994, and it is a regular in the EHF Cup and Cup Winners' Cup's early stages. The male team has won the national league and national cup once, and it has also made several appearances in EHF competitions.

In 2016, the club entered into a partnership with C.S. Marítimo and merged the senior teams. Since then, the club has been known as Académico Marítimo Madeira Andebol SAD and adopted the same sponsors and equipment supplier, Nike, as Marítimo.

In 2023, Madeira Sad merged into C.S. Marítimo the senior teams.

The Madeira handball team is a highly skilled and competitive team that hails from the Portuguese island of Madeira. The team is made up of talented players who are passionate about the sport and dedicated to achieving success on the court. They are known for their fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which is characterized by quick passes, precise shots, and strong defensive tactics. The team has a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork, which is evident in their seamless coordination and communication on the court. They are a force to be reckoned with in the handball world and have a reputation for being one of the top teams in Portugal. With their impressive skills and unwavering determination, the Madeira handball team is sure to continue making waves in the sport for years to come.