Wikipedia - Sporting CP (handball)
Sporting Clube de Portugal has a professional handball team based in Lisbon, Portugal, since 1932, and plays in Andebol 1. The club is one of the most decorated handball clubs in Portugal, having won 42 national titles and 2 international titles.
History
Handball was introduced in Sporting Clube de Portugal in 1932.[]
Sporting dominated Portuguese handball, particularly in the sixties and seventies and even in the eighties, with emphasis on the period from 1966 to 1973, in which seven National Championships were won in eight possible, five of which were consecutive, with a mythical team that became known as Os Sete Magníficos.[]
In 1995, Sporting fans were forced to choose the modalities to keep in the club, due to financial problems, having chosen handball and futsal, leading to the closure of the basketball, hockey and volleyball sections (which returned in the meantime).[]
The team's colors are green and white, and they play their home matches at the iconic Pavilhão João Rocha arena. Sporting Clube has a passionate fan base that fills the arena for every match, creating an electric atmosphere that motivates the players to perform at their best.
The team is known for its commitment to developing young talent, with a strong youth academy that has produced many top players who have gone on to represent Portugal at the international level. Sporting Clube is a respected and competitive team in the European handball scene, regularly competing in continental competitions and challenging some of the best teams in Europe.
Overall, Sporting Clube de Portugal is a powerhouse in Portuguese handball, with a rich history of success and a bright future ahead.