Picture this: Podgorica, Bemax Arena, the final of the European Junior Handball Championship. Germany, with power and style, beats Spain and snatches the gold. But before reaching the final, they had to get past Montenegro, who put up a fierce fight. Yes, you read that right — host city Podgorica wasn’t just a backdrop, it once again proved it’s a top-notch host for the biggest handball events.
Germany’s junior team didn’t come to play around. In the semifinals, they held strong even when down a player, and in the final, they showed true champion spirit. Spain led at halftime, but in the second half, Germany conceded only 10 goals and went on an impressive run that secured the gold medals.
Let’s not forget Montenegro, who gave a tough fight in the quarterfinals despite eventually losing. The championship trophy was handed over by the European Handball Federation’s vice president, Predrag Bošković, while the gold medals were presented to the German team by EHFA’s general secretary Martin Hauslajtner and Montenegro’s Handball Federation president Petar Kapisoda. Silver medals went to Spain, awarded by Dragoslav Šćekić, and bronze was claimed by Denmark, who crushed Austria in the third-place match.
This tournament isn’t just about handball; it’s about courage, grit, and top-tier sportsmanship. The German team’s heroine survived two cancers and last night saved two penalty shots — a story that will leave you breathless.
Podgorica has once again proven to be the handball hotspot in the region, and Germany’s junior team showed that the future of handball is in safe hands. Think handball is boring? Think again! Now, take a look at the matches, drop your thoughts, and tell us — who do you think deserved the MVP title? Or maybe you have a favorite moment from the tournament? Don’t be shy, jump into the conversation!
