German Women’s Handball Team Finishes 7th at European Championship

Despite strong wins against weaker teams, Germany struggles to compete with top nations, highlighting structural issues ahead of the 2025 home World Championship.

Germany secured a 7th-place finish at the 2024 European Handball Championship after a decisive 35:16 victory over Slovenia in their final match.
The team consistently outperformed weaker opponents but failed to challenge top-tier teams like Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands, losing each of those matchups by significant margins.
DHB President Andreas Michelmann attributed the lack of progress to 20 years of structural neglect within German handball, calling for systemic changes to close the gap with leading nations.
The upcoming 2025 World Championship, co-hosted by Germany and the Netherlands, is seen as an opportunity to leverage home advantage and aim for a semifinal appearance, though expectations remain cautious.
Efforts to improve include expanding the domestic league and focusing on player development, but officials acknowledge that meaningful progress may require more time and resources.