Hanniball
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 .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ 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).