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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.
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