Ukrainian_Men's_Handball_Super_League
The Ukrainian Men's Handball Super League (Ukrainian: Гандбольна Суперліга) is the top men's league of Ukrainian handball. It was founded in 1992. It is run by the Handball Federation of Ukraine (FHU).
Current season, competition or edition: 2022–23 Ukrainian Men's Handball Super League | |
| Sport | Handball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| No. of teams | 8 |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Confederation | EHF |
| Most recent champion(s) | HC Motor Zaporizhzhia (11th title) |
| Most titles | HC ZTR Zaporizhzhia (14 titles) |
| International cup(s) | EHF European League EHF European Cup |
| Official website | handball |
Before, the Ukrainian teams played in the championship of the USSR. During the seasons from 1991–92 till 1999–2000, it was called the Premier League (Ukrainian: Гандбольна вища ліга). During the seasons from 2000–01 till 2003–04, it was called the Premier League A (Ukrainian: Гандбольна вища ліга А).
Between leagues at the end of each season, the teams exchanged – the worst drop in the lower-ranking division, their places are taken by the best team of the lower leagues. The best teams of the Super League to play in European Cup tournaments held under the auspices of the European Handball Federation (EHF).
The following 8 clubs have competed in the Super League.
| Team | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Zaporizhzhia | Zaporizhzhia | Yunost Sport Hall |
| HC ZTR Zaporizhzhia | Zaporizhzhia | Palace of Sports "ZTR" |
| ZNTU-ZAB Zaporizhzhia | Zaporizhzhia | Palace of Sports "ZAB" |
| CSKA Kyiv | Kyiv | |
| Shakhtar-Academiya | Donetsk | |
| NAEC Netishyn | Netishyn | |
| ZTR Burevisnyk | Zaporizhzhia | Palace of Sports "ZTR" |
| Lviv Polytechnic | Lviv | |
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| Club | Titles | Year | |
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| 1. | HC ZTR Zaporizhzhia | 14 | 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| 2. | HC Motor Zaporizhzhia | 11 | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. |
| 3. | Shakhtar-Academiya | 3 | 1996, 1997, 2002 |
| 4. | CSKA Kyiv | 2 | 1992, 1994 |
| 5. | Portovyk Yuzhne | 1 | 2006 |
| Dynamo Poltava | 1 | 2012 |