King Harald to attend Handball European Championship opening
The Palace confirms that the King will attend when the handball team faces Ukraine at Unity Arena on January 15.
The Palace has confirmed that King Harald has accepted the invitation from the Norwegian Handball Federation to attend the European Championship opener when Norway faces Ukraine on January 15 at Unity Arena in Fornebu.
'We greatly appreciate that King Harald wishes to see the opening of the European Championship with us,' states the Norwegian Handball Federation.
King Harald. Photo: The Royal Court
King Harald is known for his love of Norwegian sports and has previously attended major sporting events. His presence at the Handball European Championship underscores the significance of the championship for Norway.
Crown Prince Haakon. Photo: The Royal Court
The 2026 Handball European Championship is being held in Norway, and the championship has received considerable attention. The opening match against Ukraine will be an important start for the Norwegian team, which has high ambitions on home soil.
The entire royal family follows Norwegian sports. Photo: The Royal Court
Unity Arena in Fornebu has a capacity of 15,000 spectators, and a full arena is expected when Norway opens the championship. The atmosphere will likely be electric when the King takes his seat in the stands alongside thousands of Norwegian supporters.
The championship continues throughout January with matches in several Norwegian cities. The organizing committee reports that everything is on schedule for the European Championship opening.
King Harald. Photo: The Royal Court
King Harald is known for his love of Norwegian sports and has previously attended major sporting events. His presence at the Handball European Championship underscores the significance of the championship for Norway.
Crown Prince Haakon. Photo: The Royal Court
The 2026 Handball European Championship is being held in Norway, and the championship has received considerable attention. The opening match against Ukraine will be an important start for the Norwegian team, which has high ambitions on home soil.
The entire royal family follows Norwegian sports. Photo: The Royal Court
Unity Arena in Fornebu has a capacity of 15,000 spectators, and a full arena is expected when Norway opens the championship. The atmosphere will likely be electric when the King takes his seat in the stands alongside thousands of Norwegian supporters.
The championship continues throughout January with matches in several Norwegian cities. The organizing committee reports that everything is on schedule for the European Championship opening.