by J. Schuetz While the competition will have to meet in the quarterfinals of the 2021/22 EHF Champions League, after two decisive victories against Borussia Dortmund in the Round of Last-16, Metz can now concentrate all their energy on the domestic level as they won’t have to face Russia’s representative, Rostov-Don, because of the suspension by the EHF. In …
“In this aspect, Scandinavian players are three or four steps ahead”
By J. Schuetz He is one of the best handball coaches in the world and certainly the most successful coach who has worked at Gyoer AUDI ETO KC to date. For a second time in his career, Ambros Martin (53) is leading the Hungarian handball power house – the premier address in women’s handball. Martin is widely considered a …
“We will have to invest all our energy – whatever we have left!”
By J. Schuetz INTERVIEW – It’s almost here – the final weekend of the EHF EURO 2022. Group 2 already settled the score. Spain and Sweden will make the move from Bratislava to Budapest and play for precious metal, while Norway missed to make the final cut. The men of head coach, Christian Berge, will also travel to the …
“It’s such a big deal for Dutch handball”
EURO 2022 Hungary / Slovakia Interview: Kay Smits (Netherlands) By J. Schuetz The 2022 European championships have turned into a historic event for the Dutch men’s national handball team. After two wins in the preliminary round of the competition, the crew of head coach, Erlingur Richardsson, have advanced to the next stage of the tournament. One of the …
“I expected us to be in this situation”
EURO 2022 Hungary / Slovakia Interview: Aron Palmarsson and Bjorgvin Gustavsson By J. Schuetz It’s been a while since Iceland showed up as a medal contender at a European championship. Back in 2010 was the one and only time (so far) the team from the North won precious metal. In Austria, coach Gudmundur Gudmundsson led his squad to a …
“Handball has always been and will continue to be one of the loves of my life”
By J. Schuetz Just a week ago the 25th IHF Women’s World Championship came to a close with Norway winning their fourth title after a tense and most entertaining final against the reigning Olympic champions from France. Already during the early rounds of the tournament much of the discussion and analysis had focused on the expanded format of this …
“Like a wave” – Oftedal and Reistad react to gold medal performance
VIDEO: Having won Norway’s fourth Women’s World Championship, Stine Oftedal and Henny Reistad share their feelings on what happened in that incredible second half against France, which saw them win 29:22 in the final of Spain 2021.
Kristina Jørgensen reacts to bronze medal win
IDEO: Following Denmark’s 35:28 win over Spain the in bronze medal match at the Women’s World Championship 2021, Kristina Jørgensen spoke to Chris O’Reilly about her delight at the major breakthrough, how the match developed and at what point she knew the medal was won.
Sanna Solberg: “We needed to trust our concept”
VIDEO: Norway left wing Sanna Solberg spoke after the semi-final victory over Spain about the physical contest, how their confidence has grown since progressing from a tough main round and what they expect to face from France in Sunday’s World Championship final.
Kristina Jørgensen: “Everyone on this team has something special”
VIDEO: Denmark’s Kristina Jørgensen speaks to Chris O’Reilly on the eve of their second major semi-final in 12 months, sharing her view on facing France, her role with the team on and off the court and why Denmark are the coolest team in the world.