The men's team has appeared frequently in large tournaments in recent decades.

They have made it to the semi-finals of the European Men's Handball Championship twice, winning the bronze medal in 2010.

Head coach for the men's national team is Guðmundur Guðmundsson.

[2] The women's team has just recently started to appear in large tournaments.

Head coach for the women's national team is Ágúst Þór Jóhannsson.