Haukar Hafnarfjordur

Haukar is the handball section of Icelandic sports club Haukar from Hafnarfjörður. Haukar do currently play in the Olís deildin. Haukar have often competed in the EHF Champions League among great results are victories over US Créteil Handball and FC Barcelona .

Haukar Hafnarfjördur is a professional handball team based in Hafnarfjördur, Iceland. The team was founded in 1960 and has since become one of the most successful handball teams in Iceland. Haukar Hafnarfjördur competes in the Icelandic Men's Handball League and has won the league championship six times, most recently in 2010. The team also has a strong presence in European handball competitions, having reached the quarterfinals of the EHF Cup in 2009. Haukar Hafnarfjördur 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 Hafnarfjördur Sports Hall, which has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. Haukar Hafnarfjördur has a dedicated fan base and is widely regarded as one of the top handball teams in Iceland.