HANDBALL

EHF EUROPEAN LEAGUE: LOKOMOTIVA LOSE, QUALIFICATION STILL UNCERTAIN

The women’s team of Lokomotiva Zagreb were defeated by Oldenburg (28:29) in the 5th round of Group C of the EHF European League, missing their first match point for reaching the quarter-finals. The final decision will come in the last…

CROATIA IN POT 1 FOR THE 2027 IHF MEN’S WORLD CUP DRAW

Although only 19 participants are currently known for the 2027 Men’s World Handball Championship, which will be hosted by Germany, the International Handball Federation has published the pots (seeded groups) for the draw. The draw will take place on 10…

DAGUR SIGURDSSON BUILDING A NEW CROATIA

Dagur Sigurdsson reveals vision for new Croatia handball era — key player at 50% fitness, may miss Euro start. Croatia’s handball team begins complete preparations for the European Championship on January 2, with coach Dagur Sigurdsson opting for a near-identical…

CROATIA MEN’S HANDBALL NAMES 19-PLAYER SQUAD FOR POREČ TRAINING CAMP

Croatia’s men’s senior handball team squad for the first training phase in Poreč features 19 players blending youth and experience ahead of the 2025 EURO preparations.​ Squad List Coach Dagur Sigurdsson calls the group December 26 at 11:00 in Zagreb’s…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL WINS PRESIDENT’S CUP FINAL 41:22 OVER CHINA

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team crushed China 41:22 in the President’s Cup final at the 2025 World Championship, securing 25th place with a dominant display decided by halftime. Croatia led 4:1 early, surging to +6 by the 10th minute and…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL ROUTS PARAGUAY 30:17 TO REACH PRESIDENT’S CUP FINAL

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team defeated Paraguay 30:17 in President’s Cup Group 1 matchday 3 at the 2025 World Championship, clinching the top spot and a final berth for 25th place. Croatia jumped to a 4:1 lead early but tied…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL SECURES SECOND PRESIDENT’S CUP WIN

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team notched their second straight President’s Cup win at the 2025 World Championship, defeating Uruguay 34:25 on December 5.​ After an early Uruguay lead, Croatia surged with a 5-0 run for a 12:7 halftime edge, fueled…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL CRUSHES IRAN 38:9 FOR FIRST WORLDS WIN

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team secured their first victory at the 2025 World Championship, dominating Iran 38:9 in the President’s Cup Group 1 opener on December 3.​ Croatia led 11:0 by the 16th minute and 21:3 at halftime, with Lucija…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL ELIMINATED 19:25 BY JAPAN AT WORLD CUP

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team lost 19:25 to Japan in Group A matchday 3 at the 2025 World Championship, eliminated from the main round and heading to the historic President’s Cup debut. Croatia started strong with Tina Barišić’s early goals…

CROATIA WOMEN’S HANDBALL SUFFERS 24:35 DEFEAT TO DENMARK

Croatia’s senior women’s handball team suffered a second straight defeat at the 2025 World Championship, falling 24:35 to Denmark in Group A at Rotterdam.​ Croatia led briefly early on thanks to Lucija Bešen’s saves, tying 5:5 at the 13th minute…