The Île-de-France Handball Pôle Espoir wins the 2026 Interpôles

The Île-de-France men’s Handball Pôle Espoir won the 2026 Interpôles, the national competition that brings together the best youth development centers in French handball.

In the final, the Île-de-France team defeated Grand Est 25–23 at the H Arena in Nantes, after a closely contested match that was tied 13–13 at halftime and decided in the final minutes.

This victory rewards the work carried out within the training structure and the commitment of both players and staff throughout the season.

The Île-de-France players are hosted and train year-round at the Athletica sports center in Eaubonne, as part of their pathway toward high-performance sport.

Athletica congratulates all the players and staff of the Île-de-France Pôle Espoir on this Interpôles 2026 title.