Kiril Lazarov — second top scorer in IHF World Championship history, IHF highlights him with video
IHF posted a video on 08.09.2026 that highlights Lazarov’s long-range shooting and his place as the second top scorer in men’s World Championship history.
On 08.09.2026 the International Handball Federation (IHF) published a short video celebrating Kiril Lazarov and his place among the sport’s most lethal shooters. The clip revisits moments that built his reputation for devastating long-range shots and remarkable scoring efficiency.
Lazarov remains widely recognised as a Macedonian handball legend and is formally the second top scorer in the history of the Men's World Championships organised by the IHF — a distinction that underlines both his quality and longevity at the highest level.
Career highlights and style
Across a long international career Lazarov’s trademark was a powerful shot from distance that often decided matches. That shooting profile, together with sustained goal production at World Championship tournaments, is what places him among the game’s all-time scorers.
The IHF video collects signature goals and key moments from Lazarov’s World Championship appearances, providing a compact reminder of why he is remembered so vividly by fans and peers.
The footage, released on 08.09.2026 at 20:00, serves both as a celebration of past achievements and as proof of his enduring influence on modern handball.
For many in North Macedonia and beyond, Kiril Lazarov’s name remains synonymous with elite finishing and one of the sport’s most memorable long-range shooters.
Photo: press material from the event
