Hanniball

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Hanniball was the official mascot of the 2007 Handball World Cup in Germany.

It represents a croissant . The name is based on the Carthaginian general Hannibal from pre-Christian times. Based on the Carthaginian general, the name should symbolize attributes such as courage, boldness, determination and activity. The name also contains a play on words (Hanniball - "handball").

2017 Handball World Cup

Hanniball was again selected as the official mascot for the 2017 Women's Handball World Championship .

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Hanniball will be the official mascot of the World Championship in Germany. In: 23rd IHF Women`s Handball World Championship. International Handball Federation / German Handball Federation , June 28, 2017, accessed on July 23, 2017 (English).