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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Allison Pineau spoke to Chris O’Reilly on Thursday about France’s win over Sweden in the quarter-finals of Spain 2021, how Olympic gold has lifted pressure off her shoulders and what factors are key to navigating through the final weekend of a major championship.
VIDEO: France’s Estelle Nze Minko spoke to Chris O’Reilly in the aftermath of her side’s 31:26 win over Sweden on Wednesday night. With the scores locked at 15:15 at half-time, France came out with a rejuvenated and deadly defence in the second half, smothering the Swedish attack and laying the foundation for their victory, which sends them on to the …
Für Dinah Eckerle lief das Spiel gegen Dänemark, wie für das ganze deutsche Team, nicht wie erhofft. Die Torhüterin selbst konnte sich zwar mehrfach auszeichnen, die hohe Pleite aber nicht verhindern. Doch das ist bereits vergessen, denn im Viertelfinale wartet mit Spanien ein komplett anderer Gegner. Im Interview blickt Eckerle nochmal kurz zurück, spricht über die Bedeutung des Viertelfinals und …
Denmark coach Jesper Jensen chats to Chris O’Reilly about his side’s brilliant start to Spain 2021, their development over the past 12 months and the players’ understanding of their own and each others’ strengths. Jensen, who also coaches Danish club Team Esbjerg, admits a tiny part of him has an eye on his club players with other nations and breaks …
Xenia Smits und Mia Zschocke haben komplett unterschiedliche Rollen innerhalb der deutschen Mannschaft. Die eine lenkt die Abwehr, die andere ist Ergänzungspielerin. Beide tragen auf ihre Weise dazu bei, dass die DHB-Auswahl so erfolgreich ist. Aus ihren Perspektiven besprechen sie den famosen Sieg gegen Südkorea, die Form des Teams und die Chancen gegen Dänemark. Im Spiel am Freitag hat fast …
