Climate Activist Disrupts Handball World Championship Match in Denmark
Danish coach Nicolaj Jacobsen intervenes to remove protester who threw confetti on the court during a game against the Czech Republic.
- A climate activist interrupted the Handball World Championship match between Denmark and the Czech Republic by scattering orange confetti on the court.
- The protester wore a shirt referencing the Danish climate group 'nødbremsen,' which opposes the government's plans to build 15 new highways by 2035.
- Danish coach Nicolaj Jacobsen physically pushed the activist toward the sidelines before security personnel escorted him out of the arena.
- The disruption caused a brief delay as players and staff, including members of the Czech team, helped clean the court to resume play safely.
- Denmark went on to win the match 28-22, maintaining their undefeated record in the tournament and advancing to the quarterfinals.