The American Handball Federation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In emerging nations, developing handball is as tough as the people who are sticking their necks out for the sport. There are plenty of countries where handball is just starting to become more and more popular. Yet, many of them do not have the population to become...

![Throughout the month of March, the International Handball Federation (IHF) celebrates women in various roles in handball in a special series. This profile focuses on two women who helped develop the sport in American Samoa, both by playing and coaching, while also directing the Association in the right way. — Dianne Leo (left) and Naomi A’asa. [composite photo courtesy IHF] Dianne Leo (left) and Naomi A’asa](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/asa_dianne_naomi_web__0.jpg?itok=X-Hd48-n)