German Handball Team Falls Short Against World Champion France in Test Match

Despite a strong second-half comeback, Germany's women's handball team lost 25-28 in their first game of the year ahead of the 2025 home World Championship.

• Germany's women's handball team faced a narrow defeat to reigning world champions France in a test match held in Trier, ending 25-28 after a challenging first half.
• The team, coached by Markus Gaugisch, struggled with turnovers and disorganized play early on but showed resilience with a strong second-half performance.
• Captain Antje Döll made her debut in the role but had a mixed showing, including a missed penalty and an early time penalty, as she adjusts to her new leadership position.
• Alina Grijseels led the German side in scoring with seven goals, while goalkeeper Nicole Roth impressed in the absence of regular starter Katharina Filter, who was sidelined due to illness.
• Germany has an opportunity to avenge the loss in a second test match against France scheduled for Saturday in Besançon, as they continue preparations for the World Championship in November.

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