Handball has been included at three editions of the Goodwill Games. It was first held for both men and women in 1986.
Two other editions have been held in 1990 and 1994, but only for men.
Men's tournament YearHostFinal3rd place matchTeamsChampionsScoreRunners-up3rd placeScore4th place1986Soviet UnionSoldiers, publisher: Department of the Army, published: 20105 (+1)United States29 – 2724 – 198Russia22 – 2029 – 256 A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.
Women's tournament YearHostFinal3rd place matchTeamsChampionsScoreRunners-up3rd placeScore4th place1986Soviet Union6 A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.
Medal table
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